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One of the best parts about Chicago is that it's a big city next to a big beautiful lake. Would I swim in Lake Michigan? no, but it makes for a lovely bit of scenery for biking, jogging, picnicking and sailing. My activity of choice (given that I don't have a boat) is scrambling along the rocks. At least, I think that's what you call it. There are large boulders along the water's edge in certain areas, and it's a blast to climb, jump and crawl across the shoreline. It's a great way to get some exercise against a picturesque backdrop, but it also involves balance and a little problem solving, which keeps it from getting dull. My lower body is still a little sore from all the lunging and leaping yesterday, but a pristine afternoon on the lakefront was just what I needed after a couple dreary days of rain. We followed up our scramble with homemade strawberry-banana-mango smoothies when we got home. Game on, summer!
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This little guy popped out right beside us,
and we looked like paparazzi
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| Swinging From Umbrellas is Strictly Prohibited |
One of the best parts about Chicago is that it's a big city next to a big beautiful lake. Would I swim in Lake Michigan? no, but it makes for a lovely bit of scenery for biking, jogging, picnicking and sailing. My activity of choice (given that I don't have a boat) is scrambling along the rocks. At least, I think that's what you call it. There are large boulders along the water's edge in certain areas, and it's a blast to climb, jump and crawl across the shoreline. It's a great way to get some exercise against a picturesque backdrop, but it also involves balance and a little problem solving, which keeps it from getting dull. My lower body is still a little sore from all the lunging and leaping yesterday, but a pristine afternoon on the lakefront was just what I needed after a couple dreary days of rain. We followed up our scramble with homemade strawberry-banana-mango smoothies when we got home. Game on, summer! 
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