Chicago

I went to Chicago to get my Chinese visa, which was a lot of waiting but actually very simple.

*the Chinese consulate building through a rainy car window*

The next day I got to spend a few hours at the Art Institute of Chicago. I eventually made my way to the John S. Sargent paintings and got stuck, spending at least 20min at each one.

I was also shocked and amazed to learn that they allow cameras in the museum. 

This is the sculpture gallery. It is amazing. I could spend all day in just these two galleries. However I did get to all the galleries that were open (some areas are under construction.)

And this is a Sargent painting. very different from anything I've seen in a book. I forgot the title, some kind of flower.