From Chicago to Miami

[Delirium]

Canadian here, formally from Montreal, Toronto and most recently Vancouver moved to suburban Chicago 2 years ago. Now living in Miami. Here's my brief story.

Chicago to me is probably the most under-rated city in North America. I truly loved it! The people, the architecture, the history, a city with a soul and the nicest people anywhere. Some of the best restaurants and patios i've ever been to!
I loved Chicago's laxe attitude towards booze. I loved drinking wine on the riverwalk (with real glasses-gasp!) and it was no big deal. Sign of a mature city.

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Willis Tower by oct2gon, on Flickr

Loved the downtown beaches
Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago Botanic Garden by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Best patio in Chicago! LondonHouse Hotel
Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago Botanic Garden by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

I lived in Highland Park (25 mi north of downtown). A 'real' main street with non-chain shops and restaurants - truly the quintessential American suburb.
Highland Park, Il by oct2gon, on Fl

Lake Michigan, looked like the Caribbean
Rosewood Beach, IL by oct2gon, on Flickr

Rosewood Beach by oct2gon, on Flickr

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Untitled by oct2gon, on Fli

Sunset by oct2gon, on Flickr

Yep, that's clean water! It's cold as F**K but totally swimmable
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Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Untitled by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr


Chicago aerial by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Chicago by oct2gon, on Flickr

Untitled by oct2gon, on Flickr


Chicago Aerial by oct2gon, on Flickr

Kinda had it with winter....
Untitled by oct2gon, on Flic

Clouds by oct2gon, on Flick

Miami...
Poolside by oct2gon, on Flickr

Muse condo, Sunny Isles by oct2gon, on Flickr

Downpour on Sunny Isles by oct2gon, on Flickr

Untitled by oct2gon, on Flickr

Untitled by oct2gon, on Flickr

Sunny Isles, FL by oct2gon, on Flickr

Untitled by oct2gon, on Flickr

Sunrise over Sunny Isle by oct2gon, on Flickr

Untitled by oct2gon, on Flick

And here I am. In Miami. Interesting place. Need a couple more margaritas to get the whole story. In the meantime, it's been fun

Mornings by oct2gon, on Flickr