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Trip to Chicago - a crash
Ellemeno:
Del, I'm sorry to hear about this. I was in San Diego recently, where there were many of those places where you have to cross the train tracks while driving along. I hate crossing train tracks.
I recognize that big white building - it's the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette, isn't it? I used to pass it on the train many years ago. It's beautiful.
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: Ellemeno on June 23, 2009, 05:29:49 am ---Del, I'm sorry to hear about this. I was in San Diego recently, where there were many of those places where you have to cross the train tracks while driving along. I hate crossing train tracks.
I recognize that big white building - it's the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette, isn't it? I used to pass it on the train many years ago. It's beautiful.
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I hate crossing train tracks too. I grew up near a railroad and my parents instilled in me a mighty respect for them, so I'm extra careful crossing them.
Yes, it's the Baha'i Temple. I'm guessing you're right about where it's at. I'm not sure. ;D My friend was driving. We were going to visit her alma mater of Northwestern and she had been roommates with the granddaughter of one of the founders of the Baha'i religion and so was very familiar with the building and the religion and thought I'd like to see it.
Yes, it's amazingly beautiful place. Looks airy, frothy, like being inside a wedding cake. You don't feel any weight above you like you do in the great basilicas in Europe, but you still have a massive dome. I was extremely impressed with the temple and the religion.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on June 23, 2009, 08:21:36 am ---Yes, it's the Baha'i Temple. I'm guessing you're right about where it's at. I'm not sure. ;D My friend was driving. We were going to visit her alma mater of Northwestern and she had been roommates with the granddaughter of one of the founders of the Baha'i religion and so was very familiar with the building and the religion and thought I'd like to see it.
Yes, it's amazingly beautiful place. Looks airy, frothy, like being inside a wedding cake. You don't feel any weight above you like you do in the great basilicas in Europe, but you still have a massive dome. I was extremely impressed with the temple and the religion.
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I was wondering about that building, too. It's beautiful!
After getting off to such a shocking start, I sure hope the rest of your trip is a lot of fun, Del. :)
mariez:
OMG, what an awful experience. I'm a bit paranoid about crossing train tracks, and I'll sometimes go out of my way to avoid them.
And then the Washington D.C. story on top of this ..... :(
Brown Eyes:
So sorry to hear about this experience. I'm certainly glad you're OK. {{del}}
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