The four of us are going to Door County for the day. It is such a nice day for a ride and picnic.
Mary looks up from checking the directions.
First stop on this day trip will be the Parellel 44 Winery. Even though the four us have toured wineries all over the state of Wisconsin, we've never stopped here. The building and grounds are really beautiful, so we stopped to take a few pictures.
Nancy stopped by the rose arbor, before following the pathway to the winery's show room and stone patio which is framed with rose bushes.
There wasn't a tour but we could sample their wine, which is very good.After exiting the winery we stood on it porch. Looking out passed the rose framed patio. We can see acres and acres of grapes.
Then, off to Algoma to buy some smoked fish.
But before getting to Algoma. We stopped to stretch our legs, at a wayside along lake Michigan. From there you could hear the sound of the waves lapping against the shore. A few sea gulls crying out as they swoop down over the water. Off in the distance you can see a sail boat. And just below us there is guy playing with his dog in the water. We sat a while and ate a snack before continuing on to Algoma.
We finally found the Fish Monger Store. Bought some fish and cheese curds. Now that the fish is in the cooler we are heading up the coast.
Where we stop at Reinharts and Winkys. They both carry a great selection of items made right in door county. We bought bread and cheeses. Jerry bought some really stinky farmers cheese. But it smells more like limburger to rest of us.
After that we drove on to the Oilery in Fish Creek, where Mary bought some spices for making dips. They also carry favored oils, spices for mixing in oils and a great olive salad but we didn't purchase any of these this time.
Nexted stop is Orchard Country Winery and Vinegards. Where we got to taste 6 different wines each. We found some favorites to purchase. Mary always buys a corn salsa here. So she purchased that also.
We stopped at the Door Peninsula Winery nexted. Jim and Mary tasted some wine. The four of us got to taste the balsamic vineager favors.
After leaving the winery we realized just how late it has become. So, we all agreed no picnic today instead we would just head back to camp.
Back at camp, we sat around talking and enjoying our great fines from the wineries and stores.
A nice end to a relaxing day
