Weekend Away
Michael and I had planned for some time, a trip to southwestern wisconsin for a get-together with the people from his rep group. The destination was a farm near Viroqua

Having never been to southwestern Wi, I was excited for the road trip, but expecting it to look pretty much like the rest of the state.

How wrong I was! This is the driftless area, where the glaciers didn't smooth everything out. The hills are bluffs and the valleys are really valleys.

The farm was like something out of my imagination, only probably better. It had a winding dirt driveway, perfect view of a limestone bluff on the next property, and best of all, a spring-fed pond, perfect for swimming AND fishing.

The people were incredibly friendly and generous, the food was organic and gourmet. The fireflies and the stars were out, as well as the turkey vultures, wild turkeys and whiporwills.

I went on two bikes rides that just about kicked my butt due to the climbing and saw the most beautiful pastoral countryside imaginable.

I don't remember the last time I felt so refreshed from a vacation. Heaven on earth.