September 4th:
Hans and I had a very early direct flight from Baltimore to Chicago. We arrived at our hotel in the Theater District by around 10:30 am and thankfully the staff allowed us to check in early. After a little rest and map studying Hans and I walked south on Clark Street until I arrived at the Chicago outpost of my job. Hans took off to wander the lakefront area and I met up with some folks for lunch. We ate at Saucy Porka, a fusion restaurant, where I had their carnitas and kimchi sandwich. I nabbed some chorizo egg rolls for takeout.