University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum

It's time to leave Mystic for our next detour. She will be safe at Anclote Harbor Marina in Tarpon Springs. We are driving back to Minnesota in a rental car. As luck would have it, we will go right through Madison, Wisconsin where our daughter, Brielle, lives. We haven't seen her since January so we are very excited. The plan is to get settled at our hotel then meet Brie at the University of Wisconsin, Madison Arboretum. Brie tells us that the trees are at peak bloom. We find that she's got that right!!!

Variations of apple, crabapple, cherry and lilac trees are bursting with color and perfume. If only we could capture the scent on film! There are many people walking through the beautiful grounds with us. We come across a flock of wild turkeys. They are feeding on treats they find in the grass; focused on gorging themselves rather than the humans nearby.

Like our daughter, we never tire of visiting the University of Wisconsin Arboretum. There is a serenity here amongst the natural beauty and wildlife. It is a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Kind of like sailing!