Dec 31 2005

Seaturtle

Sea turtle at Shedd Aquarium

This sea turtle was injured by a boat, and it’s rear legs and buoyancy were permanently affected. It’s found a permanent home at the Shedd aquarium. It seems to be quite happy, but needs to rest every once in a while. It does that by lodging itself under a rock, since it’s rear end floats upwards.

(Two posts today to make up for none yesterday)


Dec 31 2005

Popcorn anyone?

Popcorn Shop

A rule of thumb – if there is a long line-up of locals on a consistent basis, check the place out. Garrett’s qualifies. Multilple locations, every single one had a line-up 20 or 30 people long whenever we went past. We checked it out the other night. Caramel corn mixed with cheese popcorn is the specialty. Pretty yummy. Definitely worth waiting in line.

Dec 29 2005

Roman Fountain

Roman Fountain

One from my three hours in Rome. On my way to Chicago now, hopefully I’ll get some good shots there.