Adventure 764: Herbie Joe on the Go/Kamp Kulp Play Day

Many would agree that turmoil swirls around the world, the nation, and sometimes relations. Judy and I aren't too interested in turmoil, but we are loving injecting ourselves (briefly) into the controlled chaos of the lives of Micah and Kim Kulp. For the last day and a half, we've watched fondly as they chase, nurture, love, feed, and change their little human, Wes. This is the kind of turmoil Judy and I are choosing to surround ourselves with these days. I'll call it the "Love Swirl". We're not concerned with the malice and greed that consumes some; rather, we're enjoying mingling with family, which is especially nice because we don't often have the occasion to mingle. On this trip, we're deciding to make it happen. Today, we spent a delightfully full day enjoying the offerings and charms of Madison, Wisconsin as hosted by Micah, Kim, and Wes, so naturally, life is good, especially today.

We started the day at the Saturday Market, which surrounds the capital with vendors every week.

34 degrees on the first lap.

 

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Aunt Judy fetching some Kettle Corn.

Wisconsin Capitol dome.

We took Wes inside the dome to warm up a little. He was a bit rosy after two laps around the market.

Aunt Judy playing squash with Wes.

Lunch spread, Wisconsin style.

An afternoon jaunt around part of Cherokee Marsh, which is right across the street.

Miss Kim and Aunt Judy face timing Aunt Karen.

Wes on the loose.

The Cherokee Marsh is quite large and is quilted with mowed walking loops. Quite cool.

These three Sandhill Cranes walked part of the way home with us. Amazingly unconcerned about us as a species. Great day of adventure at Kamp Kulp.