We took advantage of school being out and headed toward Chicago on Thursday afternoon. We made it all the way to Effingham, IL. Interstate I55 in Arkansas needs some work. It is bumpy. There was still quite a bit of water in places near Cairo, MO. The Mississippi was still having her way up there. Illinois is a very flat state with lots of farm land!
On Friday mid-day, we made it to Chicago. The boys were so funny snapping pictures in the car.
Our destination was Northwestern University. We took the plunge and went on our first college tour. Pumpkin's got a few years, but that time will fly.
He was pulling his teenage card and would not stand by the arch for me to take a picture of him.
We are waiting for an informational session to begin. The toured followed.
After the tour, we headed back to the Student Center for something to eat. We were starving!! Anyway, we ate a slice, browsed through the bookstore, and had to walk over to see the Aquatic center. It looked like some sort of Northwestern club team was practicing. The sun broke through the clouds during the tour. As it started to set, it got a bit chilly. We felt like rebels donning our sweatshirts at the end of May! In TN, we are well into our short wearing stage!
I had dreams that Pumpkin would see one school and that would be all it'd take. Unfortunately, it is going to take a few more schools. We all liked the location of Northwestern and the diverse student body. They operate on the quarter system and were still in school when we visited. One thing about a college campus is the inspiration. I just love the feeling of having the world at your fingertips!
More on our Chicago trip - - to come!
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