Day 5

Chicago, IL to Rockford, IL

Mileage – 102

Lessons learned: Chicago is cold in October. Don’t wear hoop earrings in Chicago.The metal, though freezing, feels like it’s burning as it makes contact with skin.

Good food moment: Chicago style hot dogs for lunch. Very, very good. Loaded with pickles, tomatoes, relish, peppercinis, mustard and celery salt. I’ve never had a dog I loved so much.