Leaving Columbus.
October 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
I'm still not getting 100 percent, but we're really looking forward to a change of scenery. It's raining cats and dogs here.
Portillo's Lunch
October 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Sean and I first ate Portillo's On a trip to Chicago in 1994. It's been a family favorite since then
Spanish dinner in Racine, WI
October 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 57 °F
Delicious tapas dinner at Olde Madrid in Racine.
Kringle!
October 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
We had a store in Columbus, Anderson's, that carried Kringle at Christmas time. We tried it once, and loved it. So, today, we were thrilled to have breakfast at a bakery famous for its Kringle! WeRead more
Wingspread
October 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
Frank Lloyd Wright built Wingspread as a residence. It's now a conference center. Couldn't go in, but visited with their turkeys.
Windpoint Lighthouse
October 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Of course, we always need to seek out the lighthouses. Lake Michigan was ocean-like today!
Racine Breakwater Lighthouse
October 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Lighthouse Number 2.
Frank Lloyd Wright-Johnson Wax
October 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
In 1936, the Johnson Wax Co. commissioned FLW to design their headquarters. We were able to tour several buildings and spaces. Unfortunately, no inside photos were allowed. The inside of theRead more
Burnham Block - Frank Lloyd Wright
October 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
After Wisconsin fish fry dinner at Joey's Yardarm and a good night's sleep in Racine, we headed for Milwaukee this morning.
First stop, Burnham Block, Frank Lloyd Wright's American System-BuiltRead more
Third Ward, Milwaukee, Public Market
October 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Revitalized area in Milwaukee. Lots of restaurants, shops, and the public market.
Sausages and beef jerky for snacking.
More Milwaukee
October 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Lighthouse Number 3. Kind of a sad one-not maintained.
Another FLW home, built 1912.
What I thought was a chapel or religious building, turned out to be a water tower built in 1873!
Dan Dan Chinese
October 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Wonderful dinner... Smashed cucumbers; beef dumplings; yellow curry; pork sausage; scallion pancakes.
Kopps frozen custard for dessert-yum.
Schlitz Audibon
October 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
This nature preserve was amazing. Gorgeous lake view, birds, trails...
Sean's friend, Emerson the snapping turtle...
Cedarburg, Port Washinton and Sheboygan
October 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Pineapple Upside Down pancakes and a chicken sandwich at PJ Piper's, Cedarburg.
Lighthouse number 4, Port Washington.
Schooner shipwreck, Sheboygan.
Kohler Art Preserve.
Milwaukee Brat House
October 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
When in Rome...
Cheese curds and brats
More FLW in Madison
October 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The houses we saw today were built between 1903 and 1959. The Rudin House was part of a pre-fab venture in 1959.
First Unitarian Church was quite something to see inside and out.
University of Wisconsin Arboretum
October 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The University of Wisconsin Arboretum is an impressive 1200 acres. The azaleas were amazing.
We had Russian dumplings called pelmeni for lunch. They were like mini pierogi! Yum.
Milkhouse Cottage, Sun Prairie
October 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Our lodging at Milkhouse has been delightful.
Birthday Pie
October 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
My sweet husband pre-ordered pies from a Norwegian bakery. Death by Chocolate and Lingonberry Sour Cream. Close to or equal to the Kringle. Delicious.
ciasgardenshed.comYesterday, the 19th. Thanks! They're so good. Wish we could bring one home for you!
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison
October 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Great gardens, still so much in bloom.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
October 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We enjoyed artist Federico Uribe, who created animals and scenes with unconventional materials. Look closely to see if you can tell what they are.
Panfrey's Glen
October 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Beautiful trail in Devil's Lake State Park.
Devil's Lake State Park
October 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Sean hiked up a steep trail to get to this view of the lake.
Art Day
October 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We were lucky to be in southern Wisconsin for the Fall Art Tour. We visited six artists in their studios. Really a great day.
Dinner in a converted feed mill building. Very nice dinner in a uniqueRead more
Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright Home
October 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
In the last eight days, we've seen homes and offices he built for others, but today we saw what Frank Lloyd Wright built for himself and his family. The land at Taliesin was home to a farm, schools,Read more
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