We've made it on the first leg of the Journey.
Some minor challenges (beside the construction and traffic in & around the Chicago Metro area)
Note for next year - have the drivers check their gas in the rental vans BEFORE they get on the turnpike :) Those I-Pass lanes are merely a suggestion - when you realize it's not CASH, it's toooooo late to switch. I'll mail the 80 cents to Illinois Tollroad Commission, honestly I will.
Dinner was at BD's Mongolian Grill - you just had to love it when the manager called "Otte - table for 56, Otte - table for 56 please"
Everyone had a chance to tour the Riverwalk section of downtown Naperville. The Carillon at Centennial Park was ringing it's bells. Ted even cooled off in the fountain at DuPage River Pool (yes Tes, the lifeguards were blowing their whistles 'cuz they liked you!).
The Christian Community Curch (aka Big Yellow Box) is a gorgeous, huge facility. Serving as central hub for 11 campuses around the Naperville/Chicago metro area. We are so blessed to be staying here.
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whose van was it? and who had to go for gas?
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it for the first part of the journey!
ReplyDeleteAlong the Riverwalk in Naperville is a 911 Memorial, in memory of my brother, Commander Dan Shanower and others. Perhaps you saw it?
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Naperville and my folks still live there! Paula Coleman
Paula
ReplyDeleteSaw the 911 Memorial when we were along the Riverwalk, one of my good friends and fraternity brother was one of the ones at the Pentagon. There's always a moment of soberness for all on them.
Rob