Through Indiana to Michigan

We popped down to the cafe nearby for breakfast again this morning. I’ve been so happy with my hotel choice, it’s very central, has a great view over the river, there’s an excellent breakfast place next door ( which is handy because the hotel rate didn’t include breakfast) and the…

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Stunning Chicago

We woke to a cloudy sky this morning and dodged some drizzly rain to get to the cafe neaby where we bought breakfast. It was popular and very busy but the service was quick and food was excellent. This morning we were keen to be on the 10.15am Urban Highlights…

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106 Miles to Chicago…

Galena is such a pretty town! Before leaving this monring we drove down to see Ulysses S. Grant’s home, perched on a hill overlooking the town. It’s in a lovely setting and he must have counted himself lucky as it was gifted to him by the grateful people of Galena…

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Iowa to Illinois

We were able to indulge in a later start this morning as our first stop for the day didn’t open until 10.00am and it was only 20 minutes away – we set off for the Williamsburg Outlet stores! Woo Hoo! I love Outlet shopping in the USA, we always manage…

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Cultured and Quirky Iowa

I slept like a log last night! At breakfast we shared the room with a favourite son of Winterset, John Wayne. he was born here and so our first stop after leaving the hotel was his home which is now, naturally, a museum.  Along the front path was a series…

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USA – We’re Baaaaaack!!

We’re back! After three long years we’re finally returned to the USA again to work on our 50 states mega-mission. The first part of our night-before indulgence stay at the Sydney Rydges Airport was wonderful …. to toast the upcoming trip with some bubbly and watch the evening flights come…

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