A little weekend getaway

I'm not really taking any vacation this summer but I did manage a three day weekend in Wisconsin that was quite relaxing. I had physical therapy early Friday morning after which I was supposed to run home, pack my things and head downtown to take the train out to near where my parents live. The train ride is about the same amount of time in the car but would have cost less than half as much as a tank of gas. However, I didn't move so quickly Friday morning and decided to just drive it.
On the way up, I met my mom in Lake Geneva for a lovely lemonade/green tea blended something and then wandered in a few shops for a bit. That night we all enjoyed dinner at a local Italian place where the woman who owns it will often serenade you. Not to worry, unlike the places you sometimes see on tv, this woman is actually really good and has the sense to only sing for short periods at a time. Dinner was
followed by me doing loads of laundry (for free!) and a viewing of "The Queen".
Saturday, my mom had a teach a class all day so my dad and I drove into Madison to see my brother. Madison is home to the Dane County Farmer's market which is the largest producer-only market in the country. The market takes place on the streets around the capital building.



My brother described Madison as the Berkley of Wisconsin so along with the fruits, veggies and baked goods, there was a smattering of demonstrations and people wanting you to help them fight for their cause.
We enjoyed lunch at a Mexican food place nearby. I have to admit, my BBQ chicken burrito, while not exactly authentic, was quite tasty.

Our walk back to my brother's place took us by this old church that was being torn down. It was just odd to look in one direction and see the building in ruins and then turn the other way and see all kinds of beautiful office buildings.

I don't know this little blond kid, I just thought he and his flowers were cute.

The only picture I could get of my dad and brother all day.

Sunday I was allowed to crash my parents' church picnic at Covenant Harbor Camp and Conference Center on Lake Geneva. I actually went to camp there when I was in 1st grade so it was kind of fun being back. There was lots of food followed by baptisms in the lake.


Eventually, I had to get back in my car and brave the traffic home. But, I made it without any problems and got to finish out my weekend playing games and catching up with friends.