We've had a busy two days since hitting the ground in Chicago! On Sunday, we did the architecture boat cruise to orient ourselves to the city. Thank you to friends for helping make that happen. It was truly beautiful and a lovely day on the water. We've been especially lucky to miss the heat wave here in Chicago, so far... (ninety degrees expected today).
Yesterday, we visited Rush Medical Center which was amazing. It was the only hospital I've visited that didn't really feel like a hospital. They are extremely patient and family-centric with beautiful new facilities that include family resource rooms, quiet rooms, outdoor garden space for families and patients, and careful design to ensure patient privacy. In the bowels of the basement were robots that move on their own. They are machines that drive themselves to and from deliveries and pick ups. They warn you to get out of the way if you are in front of them. It was totally creepy to see these robots just start up on their own and "drive" off somewhere for a pick up!
We ended our visits yesterday with a trip to the International Interior Design Association HQ. As you might imagine, they have beautiful offices with cool design. I'd like someone from there to please visit my house in DC. Special thanks to Miss Andrea (from Seattle/Portland youth trek) for arranging!
Big day today, headed out shortly to the Chicago history museum.
Jessica
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