There was one town we had to visit - from the title you can see why. Our GPS directed us to the "center of town" which was a farm but the town did have some attractions.
Wine tasting! Yes they do make wine in Door Country. They have an abundance of local fruit and they turn this into a variety of wines. I went into the wine tasting area and it was pretty much a mob scene - this likely will grow into a very popular attraction (if it isn't already) for the area. Anytime you have the words "free" and essentially "alcohol" in the sentence you are going to draw a crowd. I fought my way to the front and asked them for the best local wine made with local products (they also bring in grapes from elsewhere and make the wine there, but that's cheating) and it was pretty good. Not shown - the guy passed out in front of the winery on a park bench, apparently sleeping off his buzz. Also - isn't the monk supposed to be a beer type of mascot? Oh well, what do I know.
Our room had a beautiful view right outside the window and a porch where we could see the sun rise and the moon rise, too (it was a full moon). I took advantage with my new camera and got some decent shots (yes, I brought a little tripod, trying to get a bit better with my picture taking).
We had absolutely perfect weather a couple of the days and you can't resist the sailboat reflection shot. Boy will I be pining for weather like this soon when our arctic winter comes upon us for its seemingly six-month grip.
If you are ever looking for a bed and breakfast I suggest checking out the Select Registry. I have stayed at probably six or eight of these over the years and they range from very good to excellent. If you are going somewhere and this book has an inn and they have reservations you might as well try it out, I haven't had a bad experience yet.
3 comments:
"...isn't the monk supposed to be a beer type of mascot?"
Didn't a French monk named Dom Pérignon make great strides in the production of champagne?
I am not an expert in the history of wine and booze making but I think that the "monk" mascot would be more associated with beer in the public consciousness.
Once I went to a winery and was very impressed with the champagne making process I didn't realize how the bottles tended to explode if not handled carefully. I guess it is obvious in hindsight.
I always think booze when I think of monks - beer, wine and champagne. But mostly beer if it makes you feel any better, Carl. didn't that Warsteiner tiny keg you got for the Bear game last year have a monk on it?
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