Phew! I recently had the unique opportunity to spend a week in Chicago (with the help of my gracious friend, Chris) to experience the annual representative assembly of the National Education Association - and boy was it an experience: grueling days of conferences, voting, guest speakers (we were surprised with a visit from the Vice President!) and lots of sitting and waiting. I have never witnessed anything like it: thousands of people gathered to voice their concerns on the state of public education in the United States... truly an inspiration for anyone who is really interested in democracy.
This was my second trip Chicago, a beautiful city replete with awe-inspiring architecture (this trip we checked out the gorgeous ceilings of the Chicago Cultural Center), culinary gems (I tried bone marrow!) and a booming music scene (I had the privilege to experience the EE Marching Band as part of the Summer Lunchbreak Concert Series). It was a rewarding albeit exhausting visit.
Just a few shots from a trip very sparing of free time...
