Memorial Day Weekend in Madison - Part 1

Laura and I spent the holiday weekend in Madison with Dave and Molly.  We picked the right time for Laura's first trip to the capital city of the 30th state.  Perfect weather allowed many wonderful activities, all of which were navigated by bicycle.  

We arrived late Friday night after watching the Dingers get hosed in Chicago with Nat, Scrodnals, and Veronica.  Saturday morning Dave, Molly, Laura and I headed to Capital Square for the largest producer-only farmers market in the country (thanks Matt).  There we met Matt and Cecely.

We purchased some asparagus and morel mushrooms for a early evening cookout at Dave's.

After cruising State Street for some lunch, we settled at the Terrace to dine.  

That's a huge chair.

Then it was back to the Capital to check out the observation deck.  The views inside and out were stunning.  

A relaxing Sunday morning breakfast while watching marathoners at the 22 mile mark.  Dave's neighbor across the street clapped and cheered for a good 2 hours straight.

Oooh Oooh Mr. Peevley

We took our bikes to the zoo where Laura got up close with this little pup.