This is the end of the second full day in Chicago and we have just returned from a performance of 'Wicked' which was superb. On our walk back we passed a live 'abc' news broadcast.

This morning we walked up Michigan Avenue - The Magnificent Mile - to the Museum of Contemporary Art where we saw a thought provoking show; Sympathy for the Devil : Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967. We were only allowed to photograph in the lobby and came away with a piece of contemporary artwork given by the English artist, Jeremy Deller.


Further on, past some very smart shops, we went up the Hancock Tower to the observatory on the 97th floor.


We enjoyed a 360 degree view of Chicago.

All along Michigan Avenue, in the sidewalk gardens were these fashion creations ready for the week long Fashion Focus Exhibition that starts next week.

http://www.fashionfocuschicago.com/

As it was Saturday Michigan Avenue was extremely busy with shoppers, tourists, honking taxis, cars and even a wedding spilling onto the sidewalk. We found this small garden attached to the church, a haven of peace and tranquility in all the noise and bustle.

We have enjoyed walking along some of the main streets of Chicago and visited some varied interesting places on the way.