Chicago.The Windy City. Home of the Electric Blues.It’s a great place to visit. It is the third most populated city of the USA yet despite its size it is really easy to get around and take in the sights.
There is so much to see.
Hundreds of skyscrapers are a major part of the cities heritage. Take in the views from the tops of the Willis and Hancock Towers. If you visit just before dusk you will see the city in daylight, at sunset and then at night when the illuminations are spectacular.
If you like museums and galleries you will be spoilt for choice. The Field Museum, The Museum of Science and Industry and The Adler Planetarium entertain, educate and inspire visitors.However the must see site has to be the Art Institute of Chicago. Few galleries around the world can match its collections, especially the many rooms devoted to Impressionism. One room alone displays 18 paintings by Monet.
Situated by the shores of Lake Michigan the city skyline will amaze you.It’s a great place just to walk about. The sidewalks are wide and spotlessly clean.There are many parks and green spaces where you can relax and soak up the vibes. Public transport is excellent. Buy a CTA pass and you will have unlimited access to buses and trains in and around the city. The most satisfying journey has to be by boat along the Chicago River.Views of the architecture from this level are awesome.
Finding good food and drink is easy. There are many restaurants, bars and cafes on every block. For those of us who like a pint the city is home to many delicious craft beers.
There is so much to enjoy in Chicago. Great architecture, great parks, great museums, great sport and great food. However the greatest reward is when you meet the people who live and work in the city. Citizens of Chicago are so friendly, welcoming and optimistic. When you meet them they make you feel good.
Some people think that Chicago is expensive but if you plan your trip you can find good deals. Remember to take a coat and be ready to be thrilled by one of the greatest cities in the world.
Gordon's Gubbins. 
met you at the globe. had to check out the site. go forest!
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Good evening Jake.
My blog about The Globe is now published.
Please share it with tricky reds fans in Chicago..
Also, Andy, the guy who is an owner of the pub.
Regards,
Gordon Smith.
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Gordon, i’ll absolutely share this with NFFC Chicago and will try to get it to the pub owner as well. This blog is really well done! Hats off to you.
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Thank you Jake.
I see that Forest have Stoke this weekend. Leeds play West Brom. A tough one Hammers are at Huddersfield.
Please show the blog to the bar staff if you can. Nikola and the girls who were all nice to me. Also if possible see if my scarf is displayed.
Regards,
Gordon Smith
Sent from Samsung tablet
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are you on twitter by any chance?
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Sorry Jake,
I don’t do twitter or facebook.
Gordon Smith
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all good. i shared your blog with the globe’s twitter account. they seemed to like it! they actually mentioned they would publish it if you could correct the owner’s name. i guess it’s Gary, not Andy, there must have been a miscommunication. i will gladly re-share with them if you re-publish and will let you know if/when it gets posted by them. these blogs really are good, glad you enjoyed your trip.
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Thank you Jake.
I have corrected
It’s 0-0 after 30 minutes in the steel city derby
Gordon Smith
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Hello Jake,
I have written a blog about Manchester City, so if you are in The Globe on Saturday whilst City fans are watching their match at Chelsea please share it if that is possible.
Forest at home to Preston this weekend. Leeds play QPR. Leeds are going well.
I am going to West Ham v Palace which is usually spicy.
However the big game is Bears v Rams which I can watch live on Monday morning.
Has my Castleford Tigers scarf been displayed yet?
If so please ask if a photo could be sent to me and I will try to get the club to put it on their facebook page.
Best wishes to everybody at the pub.
Gordon Smith.
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hello gordon,
was at the globe last sat. for forest v derby. no castleford scarf yet, but we gave them a forest one too that hasn’t been put up so i’ll be checking in on the progress of that for sure and will let you know/send a photo. leeds is looking real strong! west ham not bad either! bears clinched the other night and people are real excited. happy holidays.
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