Leaving Columbus.
14 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 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
14 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 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
14 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌬 57 °F
Delicious tapas dinner at Olde Madrid in Racine.
Kringle!
15 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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! WeEn savoir plus
Wingspread
15 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌬 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
15 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Of course, we always need to seek out the lighthouses. Lake Michigan was ocean-like today!
Racine Breakwater Lighthouse
15 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Lighthouse Number 2.
Frank Lloyd Wright-Johnson Wax
15 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌬 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 theEn savoir plus
Burnham Block - Frank Lloyd Wright
16 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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-BuiltEn savoir plus
Third Ward, Milwaukee, Public Market
16 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Revitalized area in Milwaukee. Lots of restaurants, shops, and the public market.
Sausages and beef jerky for snacking.
More Milwaukee
16 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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
16 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Wonderful dinner... Smashed cucumbers; beef dumplings; yellow curry; pork sausage; scallion pancakes.
Kopps frozen custard for dessert-yum.
Schlitz Audibon
17 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
This nature preserve was amazing. Gorgeous lake view, birds, trails...
Sean's friend, Emerson the snapping turtle...
Voyageur
If this snapping turtle is Sean's favorite, I would like a zoology dissertation about it upon returning to work 😂
Cedarburg, Port Washinton and Sheboygan
17 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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
17 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
When in Rome...
Cheese curds and brats
More FLW in Madison
18 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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
18 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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
18 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Our lodging at Milkhouse has been delightful.
Birthday Pie
19 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison
19 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Great gardens, still so much in bloom.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
19 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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
20 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Beautiful trail in Devil's Lake State Park.
Devil's Lake State Park
20 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Sean hiked up a steep trail to get to this view of the lake.
Art Day
21 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 uniqueEn savoir plus
Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright Home
22 octobre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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,En savoir plus
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