weekend getaway !

If you've never been to Galena, Illinois, it's certainly worth a look-see.......

My sister, her husband, my husband, Bus, and I took a little jaunt to the Northern regions of Illinois, and up into Wisconsin over the weekend. We found gorgeous countryside (no lie) and cool temperatures (quite a change for these St. Louis girls and boys) and golf courses, well-manicured and with rolling hills and fabulous fountains placed all about.......

We had fun seeing the small towns, talking to the artists and townspeople, shopping the antique malls and looking for bargains. We purused the little quaint shops of Galena, and stayed at the lovely old resort that boasts of one of the only ski resorts in the area- when it's a bit colder outside- that is !

The food was lots of fresh fish and NO CARBS- of course-- but we were able to have lots of great meals !!!

FINALLY- THE P E O P L E OF THE AREA WERE

ABSOLUTELY CHARMING AND SO VERY FRIENDLY !

We enjoyed the people BEST of all ! All of us had a great time, and would recommend it for a great spot to visit. ( Oh, also, my brother-in-law, Roger, finally was able to beat my husband on the golf course, and I don't think he'll EVER let him forget it- HA!)