Day 114

It's my second day in Chicago.

This city is beautiful. I think I'm going to be a true tourist and do one of those segway tours. I kinda want to move here.

I've been leaving my Dude In Van business card at all the shops and resturants I stop at, and I think most people have been throwing them out. No worries. I'm still having a great time.

Yesterday I went to Smoque BBQ @ 3800 North Pulaski- The best BBQ I've ever had! Check them out. Twitter: @SmoqueBBQ IG: @smoquebbqchicago Website: www.smoquebbq.com

This morning I had breakfast at Yolk @ 1120 S Michigan Ave- Awesome service and food! Check them out too! Twitter: @EatYolk IG: @EatYolk Website: www.eatyolk.com

The "Art Gallery" place is actually not an art gallery, per se.. But it is super chill with awesome people. This weekend they are hosting an art show in the house. The owner of the house is currently hanging up all sorts of great art, prepping the house for the event. I think tomorrow is my last day here at the house.. Either way Chicago is great so far. I've been posting pictures on Instagram. You can click on the Social Media link above to check those out. 

Thanks for stopping by and I'll talk to you soon!

If you happen to see one of my card at your shop LET ME KNOW, by tweeting or leaving a comment below.

Day 113

As the title of the blog post indicates.. Today is Day one hundred and thirteen.

This post is a little different than my normal Dude In Van posts. Today I am, roughly, 670 miles away from my van. I'm speaking to you as Dude In Chicago.

I'm sitting in a coffee shop with my black coffee and blueberry scone. (I never had a scone before.. kinda regretting it) I tried going to a zoo earlier, but the zoo was closed. I've been trying to go to a zoo for about 2 years. I guess this is the type of wild and crazy get away you have when you don't plan anything. Why am I in Chicago? Because it was the cheapest flight listed. I booked a room on Air BnB, but I have to wait till 2pm to check in.. It's at an art gallery, I think. The car I rented has Jersey plates, coincidence? Maybe.  Chicago has way too many stop signs, by the way.

Am I rambling? Is this what rambling looks like when you type it out?

My main goals this weekend is have some deep dish pizza, see some bean mirror looking structure and see a fountain.. Or maybe just watch the Saints game on TV. (All were suggested to my by friends)

Actually, I hope to record and post a podcast or two.

I'll check in later.

 

Side Note- It's freakin' cold out in Jersey, I froze my keester off the other night. I picked up some blankets, but I think I'm going to have to start prepping the van for the winter when I get back.