It's 7:15 AM in the Hotel Indigo, and all the choir kids are starting to wake up. Everyone's extremely anxious to get started on our second day exploring the beautiful (yet windy!) city of CHICAGO!
First off, we headed into the heart of the city, to the big performing arts outdoor stage area. (I don't remember the name, forgive me!) In the near distance, there was a GIANT shiny Kidney Bean... wait, modern art sculpture... or something. We took a picture!
Second, the Windella Boat Tour, where we learned all about the different architecture across the city by traveling down the Chicago River. The tour guide was a trainee, which was surprising, seeing as she REALLY knew her stuff. So many names and terms. I (along with, I'm sure, a lot of other passengers) was really captivated. The buildings were beautiful, and the weather was near perfect. However, a lot of the kids did come back sunburnt!
Third, and what I think was the biggest part of the day, was the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game! Luckily, we were seated in the shade, so our sunburns were not added upon by sitting outside for such a long period of time. The game started off rough for the Cubs, with the Cards gaining a 5 to nothing lead in the 1st inning! Unfortunately, I was the only Cubbies fan there, and I believe the lack of support from Nixa caused them to lose some power. They were eventually won over by the Cards, with a final score of 7 to 1, despite the increase of effort put forth. (You'll get them next time, Cubs!) Everyone, except me, was ecstatic!
Finally, the last of our whirlwind excursions for the day was the mystical trip to Medieval Times! I don't think anyone knew what to expect from this travel through time back to the middle ages! First off, a jaunt through the gift shop/drink bar area where you could enjoy a smoothie while browsing their wide selection of armor and swords. (Weird? Yeah) Next, they usher you into the big arena, where you sit at long tables in theatre type seating to eat your meal and enjoy the show. We were seated in the Yellow section, and thus we rooted for the Yellow Knight. Unfortunately, he was the first to be picked off, so all the girls promptly chose the most attractive of the remaining men. Helloooo Red&Yellow Knight! He too lost, leaving us to see the final show down between the Black&White Knight and the evil Green Knight. Black&White saved the day, and the kingdom was returned to it's rightful owner!
The day was long, the weather was beautiful, and the entertainment sure was a blast. Over all the Nixa Choirs had an extremely successful day. So far, no one has been lost or injured, but knock on wood, we still have two more action packed days, and a loooong bus ride home ahead!
- Shelby Hunter, Senior Choir Member, Class of 2010
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