Shedd's Aquarium

By Chris Turner -
Moving backward in time, not altogether very linear, this post took place on our trip back east from Aunt Hallie's birthday party in Lincoln back in early April.

Almost like last summer's camping trip to Manistee, and Dad's memorable comment about it being "the best...," there were moments during our visit to Shedd's Aquarium -- the "Hey dad, come here and look at this" or "Wow, can you believe this?" utterances and enthusiasms -- that confirm and confirm again what an outstanding idea it was to plan on stopping by the aquarium.










Differing degrees of enthusiasms.
















Consulting with Mom and Dad's book Roadfood, we were off for a recommended Italian dinner at Ricobene's and a long drive home. From a parental perspective, Shedd's was a spectacular, memorable cap to a great trip.

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