A little afternoon “escape” to the lakefront. So beautiful outside today… albeit a bit windy with choppy waters. Just glad we didn’t have THIS water on Sunday for the triathlon!!

After completing the Chicago Triathlon, it’s always a great “finish” to enjoy some relaxing time at Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain. Such a beautiful landmark right between downtown & the lakefront. A nice place to stop, enjoy the fountain, relax, have a seat…

And then get up & go the rest of the way to the Transition Area to pick-up our bikes & gear! It’s a long haul from the Finish Line at Columbus & Balbo… all the way north of the Yacht Club!!! It’s a hike… especially when your legs are “spent” after completing the triathlon!

Rusty metal, blue skies & beautiful lake views… all part of my “after-camp-escape” bike ride before heading back to the studio for the night!!!

Nothing but clouds… gray & grayer!!!
Not looking so good for the Air & Water Show today as the rain is predicted to start soon!

Sometimes bigger sunrises need bigger photos… even if it is mostly clouds!!!

Considering there were basically no clouds over the lake this morning…
it was a little surprising to find one BIG cloud hovering over the City?!
There should be some tall buildings in there somewhere?!!!

Methinks that someone got this morning’s weather forecast wrong?!

After two days of storms… a beautiful blue-sky day was a very welcome surprise. Warm sunshine, cooler temperatures & less humidity. Go outside & play!!!

Just a little but of “humidity” hanging low over the Chicago skyline this morning.
It’s definitely gonna got hot & sweaty today!!!

Celebrating the New Year the Chicago way!
I love getting out of town to see friends… but always good to see the skyline again!