Saturday (08/17) between rain showers we went to the Taste of Glen Ellyn which was held at the College of DuPage. It was quite hot and humid and there weren’t any places to sit in the shade at all which was quite a turnoff. We quickly ate some delicious tacos from a place called My Cocina Mexican Grill and followed them up with a giant overstuffed Oreo cookie from Dirty Dough (what a name!) while listening to live music.
After not being able to take the heat anymore, we walked around the carnival section for a bit and almost got a corndog from one of the food trucks, but I noticed the only mustard they offered was in a bottle, so decided against it. What were we expected to do, stand there next to truck eating and getting into everyone’s way? Why wouldn’t they offer packets of mustard to take with you? So weird.
Since the arboretum is a short drive away from the college we decided to head over there for a bit. I hadn’t brought my camera, so it was just a relaxing drive around the grounds before heading home.
Sunday (08/18) we went on a guided bird walk at LeRoy Oakes forest preserve in St. Charles.
Despite the threat of rain, it held off until later that morning. The overcast skies and breeze felt nice during our walk, and I was thankful I wore my hiking boots because some of the trails were mowed grass that was still wet from the rain the night before.
I didn’t bring my camera along because a) I knew we wouldn’t see any migrating birds this time of year (and we didn’t), and b) I didn’t want to risk it getting wet. I did have binoculars, though. It was a fun and educating experience. Our guide, Josh, was super knowledgeable and upbeat, and we really enjoyed ourselves.
We plan to join future bird walks hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County since they offer them on the weekends, unlike DuPage County who recently changed all their bird walks to Friday mornings when Joe is at work. Kane County doesn’t charge for their walks either, although I really don’t mind paying DuPage $5 per person as that’s really nothing and I like to think the money goes to improving the forest preserves we spend so much time in. I just wish they would have their walks on the weekends like they offered last year.