After a mimosa filled
brunch, wishing the happy couple farewell, and saying goodbye to all our
friends, Adam and I made our way over to Millennium Park to check out
"The Bean".
Technically, this shiny stainless steel sculpture shaped like a legume by Anish Kapor is called Cloud Gate; it was brilliantly constructed to reflect and distort images of the Chicago skyline and its visitors. It is an iconic work of art, stunning and complex, and crowded.
We had lots of fun here. We wandered down to the banks of Lake Michigan and throughout Millennium park, where I finally got to enjoy a Chicago hot dog! I loaded her up with yellow mustard, sweet relish, onions, tomatoes, spicy sport
peppers and a pickle. These last few hours
were a perfect and relaxing end to a great weekend in Chicago. 
We totally got a kick out of taking pictures at the bean and watching other people pose their own photos. Such a fun landmark!
ReplyDeleteAwesome awesome photos of the The Bean! Isn't it such a fantastic site?
ReplyDeleteI heart Chicago hot dogs :)
ReplyDeleteI want that hotdog!
ReplyDeletewow that is pretty darn cool
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome pictures! I seriously want a Chicago dog!
ReplyDeleteThe Bean just sounds so much cooler than Cloud Gate. I love Chicago - one of my favorite big cities! Glad you guys had such a wonderful time there (especially while it's still warm!).
ReplyDeleteThis just made me so hungry for a Chicago dog. Love them!
ReplyDeleteooh, chicago is a great place to explore.... and you have me wondering whether i missed the bean when i was there?!
ReplyDeletei don't even like hot dogs but I could totally eat that one up right now! I love Chicago.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a cool spot! I really, really need to visit Chicago (I've only seen their airport...).
ReplyDeleteI LOVED the bean. Seriously, it's such a cool public art structure
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the bean but I have to say I am so impressed that an Indian artist is so mainstream! Very proud. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your pics. You are so photogenic!
i cant wait to go there in Sept! I will be sure to get the hot dog too ;)
ReplyDeleteForget about hotdogs & beans...You had A hotdog & The Bean! So glad you & A got to experience The Bean! How fun taking all those pictures. Truly spectacular!
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