It was a year ago today when we started our journey of 10,000 miles, a half-a-world away, to my hometown of General Santos City, Philippines to spend a month of much-needed vacation with our family and friends. It was a vacation that is one for the books and that’s why today I decided to reminisce.
We’re about to land in Chicago after departing from Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina. My son took this photo. He had the window seat so he was able to get a good view of the skyline of Chicago and Lake Michigan.
CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
We passed by this amazing work of art or display inside the O’Hare International Airport on our way to our gate. We even saw a dinosaur display. Too bad I didn’t get to take a lot of pictures inside the airport because we were such in a hurry to reach our gate because we didn’t have enough time until our connecting flight to Tokyo, Japan.
At the gate and there’s the hubs talking to his bro while we were waiting for boarding.
On board our United Airlines flight to Tokyo.
HISTORY OF O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As I’ve shared before, my husband is a huge history buff and he told us the story behind the O’Hare naming of the airport. It was named in honor of Edward Henry “Butch” O’Hare, an American naval aviator of the United States Navy, who on February 20, 1942, became the Navy’s first flying ace when he single-handedly attacked a formation of nine heavy bombers approaching his aircraft carrier. His heroic actions resulted in his being awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for bravery. Also, as a tribute to Butch O’Hare, on September 19, 1949, the Chicago-area Orchard Depot Airport was renamed O’Hare International Airport. Unfortunately, it was done posthumously for he was killed in action on November 26, 1943. And the next time you find yourself at O’Hare International, give some thought to visiting Butch’s memorial displaying his statue and his Medal of Honor. It’s located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
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Have you been to Chicago?
I’ve been to Chicago on several occasions for work, and I love it. I always make sure I give my self an extra day or two when I’m there.
I haven’t been to Chicago yet. I’d like to go one day. I know there is tons to do.
Looking back on a memorable vacation is always nice. I have never even had a layover in Chicago, but hope to properly explore the city someday.
I’ve never been to Chicago but I do have a friend who lives there now. I might end up visiting her and her husband at some point.
I absolutely love Chicago. Many years ago I had the opportunity to visit and fell in love. The city is gorgeous. Although I don’t remember the airport
Thank you for sharing your vacation with us. I almost feel like I was there. It definitely makes me want to visit.
I love that you told us about the history of the airport! I have found some of the most interesting things in airports and really sort of love them!
I do hope you get to explore the Windy City soon!
I’ve been to the Chicago O’Hare International Airport a few times and love the way it looks. Thanks for sharing about your trip. 🙂
Wow! That is really a long journey and Chicago really looks like a good place to visit. Even my Aunt always telling that Chicago are a lot of beautiful places to explore. I hope I can visit that place someday!
I used to live out there and it is nice to visit as long as you stay in the right neighborhoods. We have a different experience than most because we used to serve papers in Chicago so we dealt with criminals specifically. It was quite an experience.
We just saw the Chicago skyline from across the lake at Indiana Dunes. Hope it was a fantastic trip!
I have been to the Chicago airport once for a business trip. The trip was a tight itinerary so we didn’t get to sightsee..next time
We have never visited Chicago with children but have so many amazing things on our list for when we do. Looks like an awesome stop!
I hope y’all have an awesome trip. Chicago has a really nice airport.
It is so exciting to go home. Whenever I do that, I enjoy each and every moment which has a unique thrill. Chicago of course is such a wonderful city, hope you get to explore more of the city.
I live about 35 miles outside of Chicago so I have been often. I go for work at least once a month.
I live close to Chicago, so we have been many times. We love it. Chicago airport is a very busy one!