Apple picking in Wisconsin

"Hold the apple and weigh it in your hand, if it's heavy it means it's juicy. Gently twist on it, if it easily pulls out, it means it's ripe and ready," said Vince as if he was an expert in apple picking. I tried his technique on one big red apple. The shiny red skin glistens, calling me to pick it up and bite on it. (Now I know how Eve felt.) Vince and I got two big bags of the cortland variety. One bag will go to Ate Ermie. One will be divided and distributed among our friends.

The apple orchard was bustling with excited kids playing in an old firetruck. The musician was playing old songs, as people eat hotdogs and drink apple ciders. Ahhh, how simple life can be! After a lunch of hotdog and brat sandwhiches, Vince and I headed to the little store to get apple pie and some cookies. Then we headed back to the city to meet with some friends for dinner.

Old firetruck

Vince picking apples

A weekend of Chicago Architecture

Vince and I did the touristy thing last weekend and went on a boat ride to learn more about Chicago building architecture. It was a very enjoyable experience. I was awed by the graceful beauty of Chicago, and for a moment was grateful to be living in this city. (Come winter, I'll be wishing I was back in San Diego. :) )

The John Hancock Tower and other Chicago buildings

Vince and the John Hancock Tower

I think, this structure is called the Grand Ballroom, located at the Navy Pier

Vince

The Sears Tower

The Marina City  

Chicago Downtown Buildings

The Michigan Avenue Bridge 

Chicago Sun Times building, the site of the future Trump Building.