Five Things I’ll Miss About The Chicago Water Taxi
November 10, 2009 at 11:17 pm 1 comment
A boat's-eye view of Chicago
One of the best parts of my commute is my 10-minute Chicago Water Taxi ride from Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago to SmithBucklin’s offices at 401 N. Michigan Avenue. Sadly, the boat shuts down tomorrow, Nov. 11, until the spring. Here are five things I’ll miss about my daily boat ride:
- It beats a 25-minute walk — I can find other ways to get my daily exercise.
- At $2 per trip, ($1.60 per ride with a 10-ride ticket) the boat is way cheaper than a cab.
- You often meet interesting people on the boat and nobody ever seems to be in a bad mood.
- The boat ride energizes me in the morning and de-stresses me after a long day at work.
- The trip provides stunning views of the beautiful Chicago skyline, like the picture I snapped today with my Blackberry.
My take? The Chicago Water Taxi is one of the best things about Chicago. It’s going to be a long winter…
Entry filed under: Musings. Tags: boat ride, Chicago, Chicago Water Taxi, commute, My take, Wendella Water Taxi.
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Tracy | November 11, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I have such great memories of taking the water taxi as a kid. My dad loved it back then as much as you love it now. Funny thing, you are now working in the same building he did when I was a kid.
PS Glad you’re writing again.
PPS Miss ya!