Category Archives: United States
Final Thoughts on the U.S. (2019)
So….we spent far too much time in the U.S. in 2019. We started with about three months in Kentucky (including quick weekends in Nashville and Louisville). As some of you know, Robert’s brother was diagnosed with cancer and we moved … Continue reading
Christmas in Vegas
I know, I know, you are thinking “why on earth is she talking about Christmas in February?” Well, the answer is because we post our blogs in order and we are way, way behind schedule. So, without further ado.
Only in America….
One of the things we enjoy when taking road trips is stopping along the way to see cheesy, corny fun stuff. And, boy, did we succeed recently. Did you know the world’s biggest covered wagon is located in Lincoln, Illinois? … Continue reading
Wisconsin is weird — Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron
Continuing with the theme of how weird Wisconsin can be, as we road-tripped south we stopped to see Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron in an art sculpture garden in the middle of pretty much nowhere situated back behind a place called Delaney’s … Continue reading
Wisconsin is weird — Jurustic Park
No, I didn’t spell that wrong. Jurustic Park and Jurassic Park are two completely different things.
Wisconsin is weird — House on the Rock
One of the things growing up in Wisconsin taught me is that Wisconsin is weird. Come on, Wisconsin is home to at least two world famous serial killers. Ed Gein liked to make lampshades out of human faces and cover … Continue reading
The birds of Holcombe
We recently spent 10 days in Holcombe, Wisconsin vising my parents. There isn’t much to do in Holcombe besides boat and eat and drink.
Where to eat in Minneapolis
When did Minneapolis become a foodie city? I sure don’t know the answer to that question (when I lived there, it was all burgers and fries), but I do know that the restaurant scene has gotten really, really impressive. So, … Continue reading
Five days in Minneapolis
Long ago and far away when I was a but a young girl, I decided to enroll at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. I remember being excited to move to “the big city.” I also remember several of … Continue reading
Two days in Dubuque
So, I know what you are thinking. You are thinking “Dubuque? Why in the h e double chopsticks did they spend two days in Dubuque.” Well, there isn’t really a good answer to that. Bottom line is we needed to … Continue reading
