Christmas at the Botanic Garden

Drake and I are back home, after having a wonderful Thanksgiving with family. Flying Tuesday/Saturday rather than Wednesday/Sunday worked flawlessly. Both going out (of Seattle) and coming back (of out Chicago) airport security was near-deserted. It was odd--I expected much more in the way of crowds even on those slightly off-peak days.

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On day after Thanksgiving, we visited the Chicago Botanic Garden's Wonderland Express.

Wonderland

It features a model train set up with Chicago landmarks constructed out of botanical materials such as twigs, bark, nut shells, seeds, etc. Really, it needs to be seen to be believed how detailed (and clever) the construction is.

Chicago Skyline

Robie House

They also do a lovely display of Christmas lights around the visitor center area.

Lights

This definitely got me into the holiday spirit!