And Chicago awakes! It's 7am in the windy city and I was awakened by the smell of coffee and the dripping sound of the coffee maker. We're on the 20th floor of the Hyatt Regency, overlooking the river and the big buildings.

For the reception yesterday there was 10 x wine, 10 x cheese, 10 x cold meats, 10 x olives/other cold vegs. She piled on the cheddar, the mozzarella, the brie and the blue, as well as the olives, while I piled on the asparagus. Those who know me well will know that asparagus is one of my favourite foods (but definately after Thai of course).

After a glass of Riesling each, and then a bottle of chilled Moscato in our room, a movie about alien cockroaches, a movie about alien slugs, some ice cream, we fell asleep.

The next day we went to Navy Pier.

L: We could walk.. or we could rent a bike and bike along the river...
M: OR we could kayak ON the river. I kayak very well...
L: U have no muscles
M: What?!!! I can do MANY pullups and I'm SUPER strong
L: Then why always ask me open bottles for you in the lab?

We walked, then we sat on the Ferris wheel.