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| Page Views: 9,725 | Anywhere my hat will float is home. by pedersdottir - last update: Apr 27, 2007 |
A TYPICAL WINTER'S DAY IN CHICAGOLAND
It's the water connection. And a peripatetic childhood. Born close to where the Danube begins as a trickling stream, the thread of my travels unwinds along the Baltic and North Sea coasts, sails the Atlantic, and crisscrosses the Ionian and Aegean seas. Finally it brings me here to the Land of the Shining Big Sea Water - Lake Michigan. First city north of Chicago, Evanston has been home for 20 years.
As a volunteer art teacher, I discovered VT while doing research on DALA horses. As a passionate traveler, I was hooked! This is THE site where explorers from every generation can exchange practical tips on travel - while sharing fantastic photos and travelogues! I quickly learned that metro Chicago is dotted with happy travelers of similar interests and so.... |
| Village green: Raymond Park |
|  | At last the deed is done. ....spurred on by the encouragement of local VT'ers a hometown EVANSTON page took shape.
Come for a walk, beginning with my favorite square, Raymond Park. |
Street Art in Many Forms Banners, murals and gaslight style street lamps enhance Evanston's public spaces. An outdoor seat at the Cafe Express offers the visitor this view..... | | |
| | Whirlygigs that Dance and Spin ...while a walk in the park leads to encounters of a sculptural kind. To see more images, visit the park's site: www.sculpturepark.org. |
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deecat Tue Mar 10, 2009 16:05 UTC
Katja, I keep hoping that each birthday, you will reappear here on VT. Want you to know that I have not forgotten you and hope you, your husband, and you are celebrating your special day together. | travelfrosch Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:26 UTC
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 8) Cheers, Mark | joiwatani Mon Feb 2, 2009 04:43 UTC
Congrats! You are a VT featured member today! | Toshioohsako Sat Apr 12, 2008 08:51 UTC
Very nice Evanston photo. I have been here once when my nephew was studying at Northwestern University. Have a good day. |
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