We lucked into a beautiful day in Chicago (sunny and crisp)
for our last day of the trip. Emily and
Ugs shot out of the hotel like jackrabbits, as soon as Bill opened the leg, as
they were sitting in second place after the Europe leg and wanted to secure the
spot. Angel and Jordan abandoned us
because they wanted to leisurely choose only a few scavenges and do them at a
slow pace. So Bettina and Johnathan came
with Rainey and I to rent bicycles and explore the Windy City. We had such a great day.
Took a ride on the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Reflected ourselves on “the Bean”
And photographed interesting outdoor art throughout the city …
Often starring Johnathan’s interactions with the art
Including a modern rendition of Rodin’s “The Thinker”
Check in was 4PM. Followed by the award ceremony.
AND THE WINNERS ARE… drum roll. Rainey and I came in first ... YAY.
And for the first time ever, there was a complete tie for second
place. So Ugs and Emily – as well as - Kim
and Maria (The Retired Traveling Chicks) were all awarded second place.
Last event of the trip… the farewell dinner. Always such a bittersweet event.
Based largely on the charitable contributions raised by this event each year, the Great Escape foundation now funds 10 schools (all co-ed - so girls have the same opportunities as boys) in six of the most impoverished countries in the world. They also fund a clinic for a nomadic tribe in Northern Africa which provides basic medical care, vaccinations etc. Plus they have funded hundreds of micro-loans: all to women trying to better their financial situation. Not only is the trip a powerful life-changing experience, it also raises money to change the lives of so many other people around the world.
I'm glad to be going home tomorrow (I've missed my eldest son Ben so much) but I'm very sad that another Great Escape scavenger hunt is over. It has been truly amazing 3 weeks.
Signing off until our next adventure.....
2 comments:
well done you two. about time you won again..... well deserved.
also thanks for putting in your blog about the fund raising part of the trip. several of our friends read it and glad to have that reinforced. Say hello to Ben and to your mom till next year.
bev and buz. (who loved traveling along in spirit.)
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