On to Wisconsin

After more apple-picking, a good walk with the dog, and some breakfast, we headed out on the next phase of our trip.

We crossed the Mississippi again, this time heading east, at Dubuque, and drove through the rolling green hills of southwest Wisconsin, where we lived 40 years ago.

Our destination was Richland Center, where Dan grew up.  We picked up a rental car to get around town during our stay, and then went to the home of Mike and Mary Collins. (Mike is Dan's cousin.)  They are kind enough to let us park in their driveway for the next three days, providing access to a bathroom and a place to plug in.

For dinner we went to Dan's Aunt Ruth's house (Mike's mom).  Mary prepared a great dinner with fresh sweet corn, chicken, and a salad, made by daughter-in-law Wen.  Wen and  2 1/2 half year old Doria are staying with "grandma and grandpa" for the summer while husband/son Chris continues his work in China.  Doria is adorable, a typical toddler, with a winning smile and a strong sense of self---she lets  you know what she likes and wants without hesitation!  She sings along with videos, counting and saying the alphabet, soaking up English as fast as it comes at her.  She keeps things hopping around this household.

The weather today was perfect, sunny and low 80's!