Leaving Columbus.
14 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 57 °F
Delicious tapas dinner at Olde Madrid in Racine.
Kringle!
15 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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! WeBaca lagi
Wingspread
15 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Of course, we always need to seek out the lighthouses. Lake Michigan was ocean-like today!
Racine Breakwater Lighthouse
15 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Lighthouse Number 2.
Frank Lloyd Wright-Johnson Wax
15 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 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 theBaca lagi
Burnham Block - Frank Lloyd Wright
16 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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-BuiltBaca lagi
Third Ward, Milwaukee, Public Market
16 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Revitalized area in Milwaukee. Lots of restaurants, shops, and the public market.
Sausages and beef jerky for snacking.
More Milwaukee
16 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Wonderful dinner... Smashed cucumbers; beef dumplings; yellow curry; pork sausage; scallion pancakes.
Kopps frozen custard for dessert-yum.
Schlitz Audibon
17 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
This nature preserve was amazing. Gorgeous lake view, birds, trails...
Sean's friend, Emerson the snapping turtle...
Pengembara
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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
When in Rome...
Cheese curds and brats
More FLW in Madison
18 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Our lodging at Milkhouse has been delightful.
Birthday Pie
19 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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
19 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Great gardens, still so much in bloom.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
19 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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.
I see what I think are scissors, bike turtle, pencils, plastic utensils and bullets. Pretty interesting! [Diane]
Panfrey's Glen
20 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Beautiful trail in Devil's Lake State Park.
Devil's Lake State Park
20 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Sean hiked up a steep trail to get to this view of the lake.
Art Day
21 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 uniqueBaca lagi
Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright Home
22 Oktober 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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,Baca lagi
ciasgardenshed.comFeeling 100 percent
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