checking in

Dubuque, beautiful morning on the Mississippi. We thought there was no 'net access in these rooms. Found it this morning, and now it's time to go.

Don't know if Mom's posting as we speak, but anyway, we had a lovely drive down the Mississippi yesterday. Wisconsin side to Nelson, crossed to Wabasha, crossed again at La Crosse (thought of Suzy), Wisconsin side to Prairie du Chien, then over to the Iowa side to Dubuque. Actually, the most amazing scenery was inland, on Hwy 52, a high ridge extending for about five miles with spectacular views of hills and farmlands down below on both sides. I highlighted it on the map.

Might have stayed at a nice old riverfront inn in Guttenburg, but couldn't raise anyone there, and it looked like it was full. To remember.

Now we'll get back on the road. The reunion continues to deteriorate. Fred went to the hospital yesterday feeling dizzy. Hope he's o.k. and that Elizabeth is o.k.!