We are now in Charlevoix and it is very cold and grey. When we drove from the airport yesterday it was all sparkly sunshine and lush green pastures and trees. Now I'm huddled over the heater looking out on to a grey cold lake. The weather reflects the mood perhaps. We have arrived to a shell of a house. Our plans of living the dream in the new house feel a bit still born. Later on I will post a few pictures of where we are at the moment.
So far our trip has been great fun. We had a lovely time in L.A. and then flew on to spend more family time in Chicago. We walked those mean streets and again found the city architecture breath-taking. There is such a wonderful mix of new and old and sense of adventure and trying to outdo the last great building.

This lovely old metal clad building is a department store. We were told it is very famous and it is called the Sullivan building.

Just across the road was this gorgeous old clock and check out the interior of the next building just a few blocks away.

Every city has its charms but every time I come to Chicago I am knocked out by the grandeur and craftmanship of the buildings.