Chicago

This past weekend I had the chance to explore Chicago with Joel. We spent the day people-watching, shopping, eating, and walking. I was saluted by a man dressed in a kilt, we were given free soy-joy bars at a curbside stand, and we were entertained by a certain window-washer 10 floors up. But, my favorite experience by far was going to see Jersey Boys. This Broadway musical follows Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons throughout their conception and careers. John Michael Dias played Frankie Valli, and his voice was absolutely incredible! He looked and sounded like the real deal. We got rush tickets earlier that morning, and it was definitely worth the $25! "Oh What a Night..."

Knobstone Escarpments

Hiking in Southern Indiana is full of surprises! My brother and I went to the Knobstone Escarpments (http://www.indianaoutfitters.com/Destinations/Knobstone_trail.htm) last June for a lil hiking adventure. The Escarpments have a certain aura about them; the only people living nearby are the Amish, and the trailhead is off the beaten path. We ended up hiking 14 miles, growing more tired at each mile marker! The Escarpments are quite hilly. The terrain was virtually a rollercoaster ride with the rare stretch of flat trail. Some people train on this trail in aspiration of the Appalachian Trail, so we'll see. Maybe I'll tackle the giant next...