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A Wright Trifecta

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June 20, 2022

A windmill + lots of bugs + a celebration = a great day in Wisconsin. Jim and I got up way earlier than we normally do these days for a drive to western Wisconsin. We heard about the celebration and the bugs on a Facebook group, so why not throw in one more stop to […]

On a Mission x4

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June 14, 2022

Today we ventured a little further south of the Alamo to see the other four missions in the area. Our history lesson went way back to these “self-sustaining communities, built in the 1700s to give Spain a foothold on the Texan frontier.” After decades of neglect, military occupation, and disrespectful tourists, restoration continues, to bring […]

Alamo City

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June 6, 2022

The next stop on our itinerary was five nights on the north end of San Antonio. Since we enjoyed the more well-known portion of the River Walk on a previous trip, we stayed closer to our new digs with a visit to the Pearl District. The misty rain was mostly just an annoyance and even […]

Some Time in N’awlins

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May 31, 2022

Four fantastic days exploring the Big Easy with our Iowa friends included a tour of the city, a cemetery, beignets, a boat ride with Elvis, great food, lots of walking, and drinks on a carousel. I know this city can get hopping (and hot), so our visit was well-timed to avoid the crowds and heat, […]

End of the Road Part Two

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May 22, 2022

This post continues along the Mississippi River to the literal end of the road, ALMOST to where the Mississippi flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Our need to see things thru to the end was cast aside when we discovered if we walked out a little further, it was posted that we would be shot. […]

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