2nd Day In Chicago- Katie D, Katy B, Katie O, and Lisa Yaxis

We have had a wonderful second day in Chicago so far. We began the morning by taking a taxi van to the Museum Campus to visit the Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium. Katie O, Katy B, Lisa, and I went into the Planetarium while Ms. Parker chose to visit the Aquarium. The Planetarium was amazing. We went to the Night Sky Show where we learned many things about the sky over Chicago, and also learned other interesting facts such as that the North Star changes over the centuries and our ages and weights on each of the planets. Ms. Parker loved the Dolphin Show and really enjoyed the penguins and the sharks. Later, we took a taxi to the two story McDonalds where we rode the escalator to the second floor and enjoyed the view. Finally, we chose to walk down Michigan Avenue, also known as "Magnificient Mile", back to the Sheraton. While walking, we stopped in the many grand stores that line the "Mile" and learned that Chicago's Marshalls is much different than South Carolina's. The Gap is three stories and the Sports Authority is eight stories high!

The city is GORGEOUS and the people are so friendly. The Conference begins tonight at five and the lobby is already packed with other delegations. We are looking forward to meeting everyone and making a great impression! Thank you Columbia College, it is only day two and we can't wait to see what else is in store!