Travel day = Torrential Rain

Yet again I found myself driving in crazy, stupid rain! I had hoped to make some stops along the way, but I just kept going. I did stop for lunch at a Mexican place in Platteville, Wisconsin. I'll be surprised if this isn't my 2nd round of food poisoning. Ugh.

The good news is that I'm checked into my Airbnb near Madison, Wisconsin. This one is a three bedroom ranch style home in a very nice neighborhood. My host has one bedroom, her room mate and I have the other two. The three Siberian huskies seem friendly (thank you Jesus!) but every time I step outside my room they come running. However, the host seems to keep them under control pretty well.

Sounds like people are coming and going all the time here. My host leaves for the gym at 5(AM!!), then back to get ready for work at 8. She should return around 4. Her room mate works 2nd shift and will be in late and sleeps until 11. So, my comings and goings shouldn't be an issue for anyone. They seem to be used to a lot of noise - just hope I am. But that's why I have a sound machine app on my phone :)

I just Googled, "Coffee Shops near me" and there were over 12. I then Googled "Vegan Restaurants" and THERE ARE SOME!! I enjoyed Hannibal but I'm excited to have a vegan meal that isn't a side salad. LOL

Now to spend the evening snuggled up with my laptop deciding what to do for the next 5 days.

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