September 3, 2013

Today was the last day in Indy.  We braved another day riding into the city to visit the Capitol.

The building took 10 years to build at a cost of just under 2 million.

A view of the dome in the rotunda.

Just outside the Lieutenant Governor's office  is "Harley" the Hog

The Royal Charter given by King Charles of England to William Penn was printed by Ben Franklin in 1742.  It is currently located in the public Law Library in the Capitol.

On the way out of town, heading North, Tom just couldn't resist this one. 

"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank, half pack of cigarettes, it's dark out, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it."  

 

Grammie was found in Chicago at the Millennium.  A 24 acre park in the middle of the city featuring flowers, art work, places to eat and plenty of room to hang out.

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion for the performances and concerts, with plenty of seats and more grass for the overflow crowd.

The Lurie flower gardens are still  in bloom.

All of the flowers were just so beautiful.

The Cloud Gate is a highly polished metal surface with an unusual shape.  

 

  No need of asking someone to take your picture...just do it yourself.

 

Another reflection on Cloud Gate.

Let's see who identifies this plant.

Found Grammie again.  Monumental ceramic sculpture done by Jan Kaneko  There were many more of all colors.