Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Walking by the Lake - 26th Feb

Em and I went for a walk (power!) down by the lake last night after school. How is it the temperature is only about 28F (-2C?) but feels SO cold?! I haven't been down to the lake in so long - not since Autumn at least, which is crazy when it's probably my favourite part of Chicago. Em went down on the weekend and said the lake was frozen in these crazy formations, which sounded cool. Unfortunately it had melted by last night, but the lake itself was covered with a thick layer of slushy ice, and it was rolling and roiling as if it had a life of its own -like out of a sci-fi film! The pictures came out too dark to see properly, unfortunately. I wandered out into the snowy trees, do I look like an Inuit?!!!

Compare these pictures with the one of Lauren, taken just this weekend on a beautifully clear day downtown!

1 comment:

Ali said...

Bruuuugh - sounds cold out there. Glad you've found a good group of friends. Hope you had a good Birthday. lol Ali (fire boy)

Our colourful hallway

Our colourful hallway

Classroom

Classroom

At School

Here are some photos of the new school, and pictures of our lovely view from the 6th floor roof top terrace. It doesn't do it justice, because it looks grey and gloomy. I think it will be fab in the summer though!

The cozy corner!

The cozy corner!

View from roof-top playground

View from roof-top playground
Hancock Tower