After a quick spin around Lambeau Field (so I could pay homage to Vince Lombardi), I got on the highway heading to Door County, WI.
I got off Highway 41 to spend a day with friends Harold and Jeanette Myra in their Door County condo.....a wise and wonderful choice. "It is the closest to Maine we have in the Midwest," says Harold. Lighthouses, craggy cliffs, picturesque villages, roadside markets, leaves sparkling in the fall sun, breathtaking sunsets into Lake Michigan......shotgun images.
We drove to the top of the peninsula for dinner, watching the sun grandly call it a day. The crisp air, the stimulating conversation, the walks on leaf-covered trails made this a most joyful 24 hour stop.
Stepping away from the goal (riding US41 top to bottom) brought a glorious adventure and fed my soul. Sometimes focus precludes delicious side trips.
On Sunday morning we went to Fish Creek for brunch and a walking tour of this quaint village. Even though full of fall festivalers, it had an easy rhythm. Fresh, brisk air does wonders for a fuzzy brain.
Life is rejuvenating in Door County. And yes, there is lots of restoration. At the end of the trip you will see restoration has become the theme of this road trip. More later.
At 3PM I got on the road. Highway 41 on Sunday night from Door County to Chicago kept me wide awake......next time!
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