Adventure

As we have stated when we started this blog, we LOVE adventure! We love traveling to new places and we do a lot of flying to get there, but there is nothing as adventurous as road tripping. There is nothing more unpredictable, freeing and fun than packing up a car and driving to new places. In a world where everything is moving fast and everything is "immediate", there is something fun about taking time to get to a destination and not being in a rush. We recently returned from our road trip to Wisconsin. We had so much fun and it was such a great adventure. Sure, every adventure has its risks and challenges like, a sprained ankle (that story is coming later), a flat tire on the interstate in Indianapolis, rain and traffic, but when you set out to explore new things, all the hardships leave you with a sense of accomplishment and victory when you overcome them. They actually become fun and part of the adventure! But, the rewards are so worth the risk! It is so freeing to throw the schedule out and be spontaneous. Our trip was full of picnics, detours through downtown Chicago just because, getting off the interstate at the next exit to take back roads through the countryside just to see what you may find, and seeing a path in the woods and saying "I wonder what is down there?" and just walking down it. It is so important for all of us to remember to take a break sometimes. We need to be like children full of wonder with every new discovery. Take a day and throw the schedule out the the window. Go exploring. Do something you've never done before. Go somewhere you've never been before. Take a risk. We all need a little adventure sometimes!

Beautiful Milwaukee!!!

We found a perfect spot for a picnic!

Since we had a couple of sports fanatics in the car, of course our trip had to include a Brewers game, driving to Green Bay to see Lambeau Field, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and even driving by Soldier Field in Chicago.

Our trip was full of taking back roads and finding places to get out and explore.

After Milwaukee, we drove north and rented a farmhouse for a couple of days. The property was beautiful! It was so relaxing to explore during the day and sit around the fire at night! And did you see that bunny??!!! There were quite a few of those cuties hopping around.

A short walk through the woods from our farmhouse led us right to Lake Michigan.

Kohler-Andrae State Park was beautiful!!!

We discovered so many fun and beautiful things by going off schedule and ignoring GPS. :)