Flying Chicago Trip...

We drove up to Kankakee, Illinois, on Sunday, 2nd June, from where we caught the Amtrak train to Chicago the next morning. We were going to the South African Consulate General to apply for Eliza's SA passport. Unfortunately, when we got there, we discovered that we needed much more documentation than what was listed online, and so we decided to mail in her application instead. Despite this setback, we all kept positive attitudes and had a wonderful day exploring the lovely parks along the lake front in Chicago. The kiddos had a great time and it was such a blessing to see a big body of water again! While Lake Michigan is not an ocean, it is the closest thing to one around here! :) We caught the late afternoon train on Monday, 3rd June, back to Kankakee and then drove back home. It was a fun trip!

 We found a lovely little park in Boswell, Indiana, on our drive up.

 The kiddos had a lovely time.

 The Amtrak train rolls in at Kankakee Station.

 Chicago skyline from the Amtrak train.

 Barges on the Chicago River.

 At the South African Consulate General.

 The famous Bean at the Millennium Park.

 Family selfie. :)

 Buckingham Fountain, Chicago.

 Canada geese along the lake front.

 Almost putting our feet into Lake Michigan.

 We found an amazing play park that the kiddos absolutely loved.

 Riaan sails across the sea. :)

 And then he tried his hand on a rather large (for him) bike!

 Candace and Eliza walk towards the Millennium Park on our way back to Chicago Union Station.

 We found an amazing Mediterranean Restaurant for a late lunch while we walked back to the station. The chicken schwarmas were amazing!

We drove back home from Kankakee, stopping at the same park in Boswell, Indiana, for a lovely pizza supper. :)