The Willis Tower disappears above… 
The view from the Observation Deck 
Step out and enjoy the view, they said. 
Not sure I would have stepped out if I could actually see the ground so far below! 
Look closely and you’ll see the street sign announcing the start of famous Route 66. 
One of a pair of lions standing guard before the Art Institute of Chicago 
Part fountain, part video wall, all fun kids splashing in the water. 
A Chicago street, both old and new in view.
My sabbatical began with an overnight trip on Amtrak to Chicago. It was stunning just to sit and watch the early morning scenery roll past, starting with the pre-dawn glow of hope, fertile lands and crops gliding past. The world may sometimes be harsh, but this morning’s fog softened the sharp edges of the world.
With a few hours to kill I visited the Willis Tower, tallest tower in North America. Sadly, the fog prevented great views, but I still very much enjoyed my visit, even standing on glass floor hundreds of feet above the street. Perhaps I might not have been so bold had I actually been able to see the ground so far below!
Later, back to Union Station and aboard the train bound for Albuquerque.
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