Around The World In 80 Waves

Another city so another tour bus, on which I somehow manage to get a discount or being a member of the military. I see if I can spot the location of a few movies that were filmed in Chicago:

• The Untouchables (1987)
• When Harry Met Sally (1989)
• Backdraft (1991)
• Road to Perdition (2002)
• The Fugitive (1993)
• The Blues Brothers (1980)
• The Color of Money (1986)
• The Dark Knight (2008)
• Risky Business (1983)
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

However I’m more interested in the possibility of surfing on a freshwater lake. Lake Michigan is one of the great lakes, all of which are so big that huge waves can be generated on them. A jogger was recently swept off the footpath near Chicago and drowned in the monster surf which can crash along the shoreline. Sadly there isnt enough swell close to town, and what there is has been blown out by the wind coming off the lake. Disappointing because I need to catch some waves before heading out to Hawaii next week and I am running out of time.

I am marginally consoled by driving down Pearson Street in the north of the city and have time for a couple of beers and a Chicago town pizza whilst watching the Chicago Bears play NFL before heading off to the airport.