Chicago

I was looking forward to a week in Chicago with a kitty for company and a great condo to stay in the Old Town neighborhood, but I was a little surprised at just how much I enjoyed this city. Key might have been the perfect mid-70s weather; might not have been the same in the height of summer. Or winter. 

Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Old warehouse + windows and balconies = fancy condos

more fancy river-side living

haven't seen Jesus in over 20 years, first time post-high-school was in NYC 1997ish, last time was in Paris in 2004ish, now he lives in Chicago...

...in a building designed by Mies Van der Rohe. 

From Lake Shore Drive

The Chicago River

Sandra, a co-worker I've know for over 10 years but just met.

Jetwing Blue

 

Tuk Tuk Tour - Scenes around Colombo

 

Back in Sri Lanka

 Lush, garden entrance to Airbnb. 

Scenes around the neighborhood.

Colombo Swimming Club - hopper night.

Lunch at Deepika's house.

Dinner with Ashi - more hoppers.

Tintagel Restaurant with Shalini.

Amaroo Hotel - Hikkadua.