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22/6/2013

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So Chicago seemed like quite an expensive place to find accomodation so I googled hostels instead of motels and struck gold.

I found this place called Earphoria which only really likes accommodating guests who are musicians or who have a passion for music.

Anyway, they let me in despite not really fitting the criteria which was nice of them. Of course they know about my dj'ing past and I guess that was good enough for them.

The house is in a great spot in Chicago, close to Logan Square, where it seems a lot is going on. It's full of very cool, friendly, relaxed people. It wasn't difficult rounding a few people up to head out on the town to share some beers the first night. 2nd night there are all sorts of brilliant performances going on.

Great place. I love it.

Tomorrow I'm moving to some very helpful warmshowers hosts who have offered to put me up and look after my bike while I'm back in England for the week.

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Lisa Rossetti
22/6/2013 03:04:09 pm

Congrats Ben!! So happy for you. Rest those legs while on holiday!

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Ben Bennett
23/6/2013 01:01:55 am

Thanks Lisa :)

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Marsha
22/6/2013 03:43:59 pm

I know I don't know you personally but after reading some of your blogs, somehow, very strangely I might add :D I feel that we're friends LOL Anyhow, I was wondering if you were going to be anywhere near South Bend, IN (home of Notre Dame University) when you come back to the states to continue on your journey? Although I can not donate money to your cause, I thought maybe I could contact some of the local news stations and who knows maybe one of then would do a story and you could get some money donationsfor your chairities :)))

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Ben Bennett
23/6/2013 01:04:58 am

Hi Marsha, nice to meet you ! Thanks for the offer. I'm not sure of the exact route and stopping points for that leg just yet but I will keep you in the loop :) it kind of looks on my course but a lot depends on how many miles I can put in too.. :)

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Frank
22/6/2013 04:57:15 pm

Hi Ben,
We've been away in the van again (New Quay) so just caught up on your travels.Sounds like your still having a great time enjoy your time out.

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Ben Bennett
23/6/2013 01:05:40 am

Cheers Frank. It's been great. :)

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