It went OK. We had a slight slowdown at one of the spots where it is necessary to jump from one part of the tollway to another part but by far the worst bit of the day occurred a bit north of Madison on freeway in Wisconsin.
Still departing at a civilized hour made tonight at home completely outside of our range.
So tonight we are in Tomah.
Special thanks to TCWUTH for responding to text messages (her mother estimates at least 35 on the day) by first recognizing our probable ending point for today, and then procurring a reservation at a perfectly adequate motel in this tiny mid-Wisconsin freeway town.
I know this is a little early for this particular bit of business and this is not exactly out our motel room window but this is what is next door to our place of lodging.
a) authenticity of location verification, and
b) continuation of the ongoing occasional water tower theme.
We were really quite extraordinarily knackered after yet another 400 mile day. Our travel coordinator had recommended a local color restaurant but in the first few minutes after arriving at the motel we just mostly wanted to simmer and baste. TCWUTH had also given us a back up recommendation based on what her boss said was good. Motel staff agreed with boss but those two individuals think that the best place to eat in this town is the local franchise of what the FT and I agree is a not very distinguished national chain.
Eventually we summoned the energy to go with the original recommendation.
Very, very good, and quite unexpected in a small town in central Wisconsin.
Now for sure we will be home tomorrow.
6 comments:
Having their own travel coordinator is a luxury in these days of internet booking. Yours sounds outstanding.
And speaking of outstanding, your FT, out standing in front of the restaurant, looks a bit chilly.
I am very glad you made it to Burnstad's. Was the cute little market open? It's such a surprising place for a small, industrial town in Wisconsin. I really enjoyed it.
If you had continued a bit further down that road, you would have driven right past the Toro Distribution Center. We also have a manufacturing plant in town.
Second, the flower market was closed but every other business in the building, including the market, was open.
First, she was chilly, it was 48F on the time and temperature clock on main street.
I WAS chilly and was trying to convey that, so glad you noticed Santini. What a contrast from the day we arrived at your B&B.
And, Emily M., I walked around that cute little market and thought it was great and surprising for that town.
Life is good.
BDE-- It is 43 and drizzle here this morning. Your timing for a visit was pretty good.
Yes, it was excellent timing and we really enjoyed being there.
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