Sarah and I visited Chicago for the first time in September 2014. Neither of us had ever been before, and it was a treat to explore a new city and see old friends.

We flew from Logan to O’Hare early Friday morning, arriving in The Loop by midday. Our hotel room at the gorgeous Blackstone Renaissance was already available, so we dropped off our bags and set out for some lunch.

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Dad and I went to the 2014 Rhode Island Air Show in Quonset, RI to see the Blue Angels and the F-22. Despite some clouds in the morning, the weather cleared up for some terrific flying.

Sarah and I took a trip to Club Med “Columbus Isle” on San Salvador Island, Bahamas. Despite being the supposed first sighting of land during Columbus’ first voyage, the island is surprisingly unpopulated. But it does have one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.