our solo outing to Chicago city

taking an exciting train ride down to city

Coffee at one of the many malls along the Golden Mile

Chicago River

Millenia Park

July 2007 - Brookfield Zoo

Russell trying his hand at farm animals.

The summer heat taking its first victim.

July 2007 - shopping in Gurnee Mills

Russell enjoying his carousel ride - he took in 5 times.

Still dreaming of the carousel....

getting on each other's nerves??

No prizes for guessing the biggest shopper here.

4th of July 2007 - Independence Day

It's 4th of July - Independence Day in USA.

A parade around Aunt Lena's neighbourhood.

Fireworks in Addison.

The next day, BBQ at Ted and Ching's place.

End June 2007

Dim Sum in Chicago Chinatown

Have a dip in the summer sun - small pool.

Dinner near Uncle Robert's place.

June 2007 - Chicago II

Celebrating Fathers' Day the USA way - a party and a bbq.

Russell rolling around in Jimmy's room.

June 2007 - arrival in Chicago - again

Arrival in O'Hare airport - check out our luggages.

Enjoying the space in Aunt Lena's house.

Russell having lots of fun with Bella and Benji. Not too sure if the dogs share the same sentiments.

Have summer fun with the neightbours.

June 2007 - last month in Barcelona

Major packing for the move to Chicago - thank goodness the weight limit is high...

Saying our final goodbyes - our favorite churrio shop in Gracia - and the owner who always gives us freebies.

June 2007 in Barcelona

Escaping the heat in our 7th floor apartment.

Aunt Lena visits us in Barcelona.

Shopping in Barri Gothic.

Russ pledging his support for FC Barcelona - mes que un club!

Marrakech trip II

Russ playing in the riad

buying fresh cold orange juice in the main square - only 10 dhirams or 50cents Euro.

Lights of the Riad.

Last night - have tea at Cafe France on the top level overlooking the night life of Marrakech.