Travel Rogue

August 29, 2005

Off to Shipshewana

Last night was a huge success, we surprised Brady with tickets to Three Men of Tortuga at the Steppenwolf Garage. Nice change from the norm, the seven of us probably lowered the average age of the audience by 10-15 years. After that, we headed over for tapas at Ba-Ba-Reeba's (still my favorite tapas restaurant in Chicago, no matter what Michelle says! Even on sangria varietals alone! So nyah!) We had originally told Brady we were bringing him to the circus. He seemed somewhat disappointed that there was no tent and no elephants, but never fear! In anticipation of this, we all donned red foam clown noses and awaited his return from the bathroom. Too funny. Then, since we still had room for something sweet, over to Coldstone's to top it all off.

Was a great Sunday evening, and got home with enough time to get to bed early in preparation for today's journey to Amish Country. Woke up at 7am, ate leftover Dave's Eggs (nothing better, still can't figure out what makes them so tasty), and packed in record time. I just printed out directions to the campsite, and it looks like an easy 3 hour drive or so. Carb and cal healthy snacks are packed, I'll pick up an oil change, charcoal and coffee on the way out and everything should be smooth sailing. That is, until I have to pitch that tent! I figure I'll take today easy. Pitch the tent, find dinner, do some easy reading. Tomorrow I'll do the 100-mile tour via audio CD, and Wednesday I'll hit the auction, as recommended by my 1,000 Places to See Before You Die book. Anyway, off to get that oil change. Hellllooooo Jiffy Man!

Posted by carolyn at August 29, 2005 08:02 AM

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