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August 15, 2007
A well-earned snooze
Man, do I ever love naps! I went down to Pilsen on Sunday, and it was a most interesting neighborhood. There were lots of lively things going on, and a bustling atmosphere on the street. Needless to say, my companion and I were soon worn out, and we retreated to a cafe for lunch... Quite innocently, the kid above was snoozing away on the loveseat. In another corner, a second kid surfed the internet on the computer. I have to say, I wished I could have had myself a nap, too. He must have been really tired, because he slept for the whole hour we were there.
Pilsen gets a bad rap sometimes, but I thought it was a most interesting neighborhood. There were all kinds of little shops selling stuff imported from Mexico, restaurants with delightful smells wafting through the air, and children playing on the side streets. There was also lots of color. Walls were painted bright, festive colors, and some had murals. Many featured the Virgin Mary. For all the Mexican and other Hispanic immigrants living there, it's a slice of home. For me, it was a peer into yet another exciting neighborhood here in Chicago.
entry no. 938
Posted by oz115 at August 15, 2007 09:51 PM