Chicago is my love. Yes, it is my favorite city. A city I fell in love with at first sight. The city where my trips across America began. Chicago is an insanely beautiful city. I compare it to New York; they look very similar, probably because of the large number of skyscrapers, but it is much cleaner and not as hectic.
When I said I wanted to stay and live in Chicago, everyone replied, "Come on, Chicago? Have you seen the winds there?" And you are saying this to a person who lived in Astana with its harsh frosts? Believe me, that doesn't stop me.
In Chicago, I brought along a couple of my close friends, which made this trip unforgettable. But besides them, we met several other J-1 participants from Ukraine and Romania, with whom we had a blast.
You know what you absolutely must do while in Chicago? Try deep-dish pizza and go up to the 103rd floor of Willis Tower.
This pizza is made only in Chicago, and it is incredibly delicious. By the way, it is one of the tastiest pizzas in my life. I am telling you this as a pizza connoisseur. There is one place that makes the most delicious pizza in Chicago; you must go there.
Address: 130E Randolph Street
Willis Tower is the tallest building in Chicago, and most likely in America. The ticket price is $23, but this is not something you should save money on. You know those pictures of skyscrapers from Pinterest? Well, you will see them with your own eyes and take such pictures yourself. And you will also have the opportunity to stand on a glass floor. I thought it wouldn't be that scary, but...
Have you heard that among all the skyscrapers there is a prison skyscraper? I still can't understand how a prison can be in the city center. I was so curious about what was happening inside that building that I examined it from top to bottom. And suddenly, a prisoner started waving at me from a window on the 8th or 9th floor. It was the strangest and at the same time eerie feeling. I couldn't make out his face, but I saw his silhouette and hairstyle. When I walked past, I was left with an unpleasant feeling. But in my opinion, it is worth seeing and experiencing those emotions.
And, of course, at night, don't miss the opportunity to walk around Chicago at night. Such a number of lights create a romantic atmosphere. Go to the waterfront, walk around Lake Michigan. Its size is impressive, and the water is crystal clear. Perhaps, after this, you will fall in love, just like I did.
