Jake and his buddy Sam decided to go biking together the other day. They tossed around several options: do they go north? west? When the idea of heading east was proposed, they both agreed that Chicago would be their destination.

This was not Jake’s first time biking into the city; however, this time they took a detour around Austin and Garfield Park. After several hours, they made it!

They stopped outside my parents’ building, called them on the phone and waved to them as they stood on the balcony of their unit. Within minutes, my mom came down with a roast beef sandwich dinner–with cookies for dessert even. This is the gift of hospitality in action!

After spending time chatting, it was time for the boys to catch their train home.

It was a fun adventure!