Through my eyes.
And now through the eyes of Sonia, Hugo’s mother.
French Mama as an American Girl. Country Life!
My visitors helped me build a fence to enable the two young gilts Molly and Tahiti to have their outside run. The little pigs were filled with joy at being able to finally run around outside in a space safe from the big pigs.
We have had a great time all together but today I take them all back to the train so they can go and explore the city of Chicago. They will be reading the comments today so if you Chicagoans have some suggestions of what they should visit do let us know!
I hope you have a lovely day.
Love celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
63 responses to “Two pairs of eyes”
What great pictures.! I love them all and so fun to see scenes from the farm from a different perspective. Chicago—oh Chicago. Lou Malnati’s pizza might be a must as well as the river Architectural tour. That was a pretty amazing tour to see all the great skyscrapers and hear the history. And the Bean. Gotta get your picture taken by the Bean!
Oh Yes the mandatory Bean picture!! c
How lovely that Hugo’s mum can join the fun. I hope she has a wonderfully memorable visit.
Morning Misky!
And a very good morning to you, too, c.
Lots of smiling faces and some great photos – I can tell a good time was had by all. And I love the mental image of Molly and Tahiti running around outside in delight, instead of pushing their noses through the gate and longing to get out into the wide world.
Poor darlings, it has taken me a while to give up on combining them with the big pigs.. this is a better option.
Thanks for showing us all that nice pics, Celi. I’m glad that you have such a good time together. Thank you ou merci, Miss Sonia, for the beautiful night shot and the great pic of the old barn. Have a great day out in Chicago. Beaucoup de plaisir ! Amusez-vous bien !
With a kind hello to you all!
Thank you Irmi.. c
I would like to suggest Millenium Park, on the Lakefront, which is free and magnificent; you must take your photo in front of “The Bean”, as his been already mentioned. One you see it, you will know why. as well as a myriad of other photographic moments. The Art Institute of Chicago is there as well, right next to Millennium Park, and, the weather should be nice for a river boat/architectural tour – or take the water taxi. Russian Tea Time is a nice spot to eat well, or Toni’s for a spot of coffee and a pastry. The Chicago Cultural Center is close to Millennium as well, and a “must see”. It used to be a Chicago Public Library and is a wonder of architecture and art, especially the Tiffany Dome. If you are in for a few days, try the Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free, and the Conservatory, Peggy Notebart Nature Center. Most of all, enjoy.
I think I must find that conservatory myself – that sounds great.. c
I don’t think they would be carrying coals to Newcastle if they dropped in at the Art Institute to visit Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of the Grande Jatte, in all it’s glory. And many other glorious paintings & sculpture from France & the world & even the American Heartland–Grant Wood’s American Gothic for instance. I never pass up an art museum and the Art Institute of Chicago is one of world’s greatest. But I know thy will have a marvelous time in Chicago, whatever they choose to do.
Sunny Afternoon on the Isle of the Grande Jatte is one of my all-time favorite paintings. Looks like I’m going to have to head to Chicago to see it!
I am sure they are going there, I think the parents will definitely enjoy it.. c
I hope you are sending them off for a guided tour with Chicago John 😉
; o ) !!!
ChgJohn is my favourite chicago guide!
…and historian – I love his new book 🙂
So do I . . . it is sitting on my bedside table for all the history ere the cooking begins!
Me too – John does just a wonderful story of intertwining family history and recipes!!
Ok, I have to ask, is that a photo of Our John who we just never see? Camera House has to be taken out of your hands more often. 😀 Brilliant seeing the farmy thru other’s eyes. 😀
That is Hugo’s Stepfather. Very handsome fellow.. c
Ton certainly likes him 🙂
I thought that was perhaps Hugo’s dad…..and I was thinking whoa! hot!! Still hot if it’s John:)
Bon Jour and enjoy your time in Chicago. Great place to get good steaks! Also the museums there are amazing. Be sure to check out the big Art Institute museum downtown and the Science and Industry museum. If my memory serves me, North Beach has some great Blues clubs, Chicago is known for the Blues. There is a great Russian restaurant just close across and down the street from the art museum too – delicious food! Old style – tea in glass cups, stroganoff to die for. Enjoy, Chicago also has a very good Planetarium – the Adler. Here is a website with many other attractions which might be fun for you. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35805-Activities-Chicago_Illinois.html
Enjoy! Di
Thank you Di.. c
The lakefront will be gorgeous today!
I told them to go for a walk along millenium park – it will be stunning today.. c
No ideas about Chicago, but welcome to the family and I hope you enjoy your journey 🙂
I hope they do too – we will hear all about it on Friday when Hugo comes back.
Does that mean you have got a heavenly time all alone by yourself on the Farmy – just you and our dear animal friends? A short one but… Will you be able to stand that? 😉
yes – it is deeply quiet in the house
Enjoy! 🙂
What a great day you all had. Bravo for the freedom of the pigs! I hope the trip to Chicago goes well.
love,
ViV
Tima was quite the entertainment when she came into the kitchen to say hullo – like she does!
Good old Tima! I’m sure your guests were honored, as were you…heheh. Love, Gayle
Loved all the photos. It appears all are loving the lovely fall weather on the farm. It’s nice they wanted to help as well. I’ve never been to Chicago so can’t offer any advice. Enjoy, enjoy.
This has been a glorious week of colour – they certainly came at the right time..
What an awesome team – You know I have a soft spot for my fellow brethren – oinks and snorts to a safe trip. XOXO – Bacon
Love love Bacon.. c
French Chic on the farmy 🙂 Enjoy your trip to Chicago … I have read somewhere that Chicago makes pretty good hot dogs, especially for those young men with hollow legs. Laura
I hear you about the hollow legs – these boys can EAT! c