A few days ago I got to see some special friends. I met up with 60 students from Gallistel elementary school. Gallistel is one of our partner schools in Chicago. I was so excited to see my old friends!

The weather in Chicago was cloudy and misty. I looked up at the clouds swirling around the skyscrapers. Despite the gray weather, it felt great to be back in Chicago.

I took a train down to Navy Pier and waited on the curb. After a few minutes, I saw bright yellow school buses pull up. Students, teachers, and chaperones jumped off the bus. Everyone had big smiles. I knew why. We were going on a field trip on a sailing ship!