We've been living for more than nine years no more than ten minutes away from Great America but never thought about going there! I guess that's the problem about things that are too close to home. Luckily Francesco birthday was around the corner and it seemed like the perfect occasion to drive the extra mile. We spent the whole afternoon and evening switching from water rides to roller-coasters;all five of us came back with the stomach way up in the chest but our smiles were just were they were supposed to be. Happy Birthday Francesco!