The Bean | Chicago
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.
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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.
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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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