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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....

At last the deed is done.

Village green: Raymond Park

....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

Viaduct art

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

Rockets and flares

...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.

Intro Updated Apr 27, 2007
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janetanne Mar 10, 2010 at 1:12 PM Report Abuse

Katja! Hope your birthday is a happy celebration...where ever you are. Janet
deecat Mar 10, 2010 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

Katja, another birthday for you; another birthday message from me. Hope you check in once a year to receive your messages. Think of you often.
globetrott Mar 9, 2010 at 11:41 PM Report Abuse

Hallo Katja, Alles Gute zum Geburtstag und schöne Grüße aus dem kalten Wien !
angiebabe Oct 18, 2009 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

Hi and nice to see your ID pic with all that snow - but hope its really not getting too cold so soon just yet!Tho far too quick being only 2 months to another Christmas...! have enjoyed reading yr home page.
travelfrosch Mar 10, 2009 at 3:26 AM Report Abuse

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 8) Cheers, Mark
joiwatani Feb 1, 2009 at 8:43 PM Report Abuse

Congrats! You are a VT featured member today!
Toshioohsako Apr 12, 2008 at 1:51 AM Report Abuse

Very nice Evanston photo. I have been here once when my nephew was studying at Northwestern University. Have a good day.
Basaic Mar 10, 2008 at 4:37 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! May you have a long life full of great travels.
DAO Mar 10, 2008 at 4:09 PM Report Abuse

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
traveloturc Mar 10, 2008 at 3:21 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday to you from Istanbul / Turkiye ..I wish that you realize all your dreams ...good luck