Traveling-with-TLC

October 21-24, 2026 We will be wrapping up our time here in Minocqua tomorrow. We will be sad to leave because we have had such a delightful time here. The scenery is amazing. We have had so much fun we kind of forgot to take pictures, so I’m combining a few days. On Wednesday, we…

October 20, 2026 This morning, I again led the life of leisure while Ted went out hunting. Today he came home with a woodcock. In case you are unfamiliar, here is an image from the internet: Our afternoon activity was a walk in PERFECT weather on the most beautiful trail, The Bearskin State Trail, which…

October 19, 2026 Ted went hunting in the morning and let me sleep in. I went for a walk “with” my sister – she calls from California at 6:30AM her time/8:30AM my time and we talk for 45 minutes or so. We usually both walk, but sometimes one of us just talks! I walked to…

October 18, 2026 Finally, we have arrived in Minocqua. I was able to get up in my normal slow fashion and adjust to the day before rushing out to see something new. As mentioned previously, I found a little church we could attend nearby. The people were so friendly and the service was warm and…

October 17, 2026 Ted said we needed to go to Necedah Wildlife Refuge. I was annoyed because I just wanted to get to the AirBnb and stop traveling. The whole “drive someplace, hike, drive someplace, hike, drive to a hotel, sleep, wake up and eat, pack, check out, and then drive someplace routine ” makes…

October 15, 2026 First stop: McCormick State Park. The gate attendant said, “It’s a pretty little park, but the campground is closed due to a tornado in 2023.” It is indeed a pretty park. We visited the Inn which was built in the early 1900’s as a sanitorium. This property was the first state park…

I think Ted has always had a Bucket List trek in mind to combine all of his favorite hobbies: fishing, hunting, birding, kayaking (he wanted bicycling too!) and traveling with me. I’m happy I am at least included in the list. HaHa! We have been packing for 2 days. Despite my best efforts, we still…

September 7, 2025 Today is a Castle Day! But first, dessert and coffee. There is not a town in France of any size without at least one Boulangerie. We didn’t go to every boulangerie we saw, but one per day isn’t too much, is it? Now for the castle. Chantilly is recommended for it’s art…