DAY 9... Chicago food and shopping!

Last night we walked around the neighborhood.  Some of today’s pics will be of that foliage.  It is just beautiful and so different from what we are accustomed.

Today we visited a cactus farm.  I never knew that there were so many varieties of cacti!  We even found some in bloom!

Then on to Portillio’s for their famous beef sandwiches and Chicago hot dogs.  The food was delicious as always!  Rick and Dad went back to the house and Rhonda and I had some girl time shopping!  We found a Sketchers store and spent some time wandering the aisles of Barnes and Noble.  I love where we live, but I do miss the book stores!

Tomorrow, we have a new adventure planned!








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