Our AirTran flight to Milwaukee was very pleasant with friendly hostesses and free softdrinks and pretzels! The bus to the hotel was not so smooth, as we were rushing, we got on the right route, going in the wrong direction. We made it eventually, just in time to miss out on happy hour at the pub next door! After settling into our room we had a few drinks and a burger in the pub, before watching some TV in our room.
Next morning we ate at the hotel, included in the price, good breakfast - frosted flakes, pretzels, doughnuts and coffee. I couldn't fit in a chocolate muffin, so I'll take that for morning tea!
The accomodation was a bit further from downtown than we had hoped, but it was only one bus, which left from right out the front. First stop was the tourist info centre, turns out there is not a whole lot to do in Milwaukee, although a huge 12 day music festival is starting the day we leave!
We walked along the riverside walk for a bit which was very nice and had a number of sculptures, including one of Fonzie, as Cheers was based, but not filmed here. We then walked to the Miller factory from downtown which was quite a hike in the heat (finally some sun, about mid 30'sc). The tour of the factory was ok. Cascade Brewery in Tasmania was heaps better. We did get 3 free beers, free pretzels and free postcards all on the free tour! We briefly checked out Michigan Lake (huge) and the art gallery back in town before trying a cheap mexican
restaurant we had been recommended but we weren't that impressed, were getting a bit fussy!
Next morning Christine had a bit of a sleep in, so Damien headed downtown by himself, and then back out of town (otherside) for the Harley Davidson factory tour. This was good although it was only an engine plant, not a bike assembly plant which may have been better. Also half of the tour was off limits due to the upcoming release of a new engine.
Meanwhile downtown Christine checked out a 'la-de-da' shopping area and the art gallery again. She also made friends with a pilot who may be in New York around the same time as us.
After meeting back up we bused it back to our hotel for happy hour food and drinks.
Odd Spot - Its weird but for some reason Damien keeps getting asked if he is German. Once was in a national park, and they said it was the way he wore his scarf that they thought that. Some one else heard my voice and then asked! Must be the blonde hair, blue eyes and good looks!
Next morning we ate at the hotel, included in the price, good breakfast - frosted flakes, pretzels, doughnuts and coffee. I couldn't fit in a chocolate muffin, so I'll take that for morning tea!
The accomodation was a bit further from downtown than we had hoped, but it was only one bus, which left from right out the front. First stop was the tourist info centre, turns out there is not a whole lot to do in Milwaukee, although a huge 12 day music festival is starting the day we leave!
We walked along the riverside walk for a bit which was very nice and had a number of sculptures, including one of Fonzie, as Cheers was based, but not filmed here. We then walked to the Miller factory from downtown which was quite a hike in the heat (finally some sun, about mid 30'sc). The tour of the factory was ok. Cascade Brewery in Tasmania was heaps better. We did get 3 free beers, free pretzels and free postcards all on the free tour! We briefly checked out Michigan Lake (huge) and the art gallery back in town before trying a cheap mexican
restaurant we had been recommended but we weren't that impressed, were getting a bit fussy!Next morning Christine had a bit of a sleep in, so Damien headed downtown by himself, and then back out of town (otherside) for the Harley Davidson factory tour. This was good although it was only an engine plant, not a bike assembly plant which may have been better. Also half of the tour was off limits due to the upcoming release of a new engine.
Meanwhile downtown Christine checked out a 'la-de-da' shopping area and the art gallery again. She also made friends with a pilot who may be in New York around the same time as us.
After meeting back up we bused it back to our hotel for happy hour food and drinks.
Odd Spot - Its weird but for some reason Damien keeps getting asked if he is German. Once was in a national park, and they said it was the way he wore his scarf that they thought that. Some one else heard my voice and then asked! Must be the blonde hair, blue eyes and good looks!
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