Blogs from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North America
Beer and Cheese Don't Mix
Published: August 13th 2011North America » United States » Wisconsin » Milwaukee
August 11th 2011
So we rolled out of Cubs stadium and into one of the biggest party scenes in the country. I mean where else can you see a live band with a huge dance floor on a Tuesday night other than The Cubby Bear. After the bar we hit a man vs. food nation favorite and had shots of Jack and giant sandwiches in that order. We decided to take surface roads out of Chicago on the way to Milwaukee. We passed by huge mansions and occasional picturesque shots of the lake. In a few hours we were knocking on Milwaukee's door and we hit a Motel 6 by the airport. Motel 6 is apparently now taking long term delinquents to stay and ruin the place. There were six kids drinking beers and cussing in the pool ... read more
What made Milwaulke famous, made us pretty drunk!
Published: August 10th 2011North America » United States » Wisconsin » Milwaukee
August 10th 2011
Left Madison for Milwaulke in the morning and was looking forward to a shorter easier ride east. Not so, it seemed that everywhere I tried to go, had roadworks! Ended up at a dead end more than once, was on the wrong side of the unmarked road and tried to go up an off ramp! All in one day, which should have been straightforward travel. Finally reached Milwaulke where we locked up the bike, changed, showered and just took the bus to downtown. Then took another to Millar Valley brewery, where they make over 150 different beers! This is a free tour and they give you three different beers and pretzels at the end! Other brewery tours could learn a lot from here! Interestingly, this brewery and very many others are owned by 'South African Brewing ... read more
July 6th 2011
Hi everyone! Here I am yet again, about to set out for another adventure and write another chapter in the Book of Noel. However, this trip is quite different from any I have previously taken. As most of you know, I leave tonight for Roatan, Honduras to study hawksbill sea turtles for my Masters research project. I will be studying the turtles' behaviors, movement patterns, ecology and diet. I will start a second blog that is more researched-focused and will update you with the link when it's set up. Since LLU is pretty conservative, I might save the juicy details for Sykpe. :-) Those of you who have been in touch recently know that I have been struggling to work out details and logistics with my graduate advisor. I have received little advice, support and guidance, ... read more
June 29th 2011
Cambridge(Ontario) à Milwaukee(Wisconsin) 944 km (Cumulatif=1875) Température : AM : 14 degrés (Frisquet avec une très légère pluie) Température : PM : 26 degrés (très beau soleil) Détails : Encore beaucoup de kilométrages Souper épicé dans un restaurant mexicain. ... read more
May 16th 2011
Welcome to Milwaukee! The city of BIKES, BRATWURST, and BEER. Home of Harley Davidson. Home of Miller Brewing. Home of Sausages. Home of Happy Days. Home of Laverne and Shirley (and Lenny and Squiggy). I think I'll just stay here.... read more
September 3rd 2010
We drove straight to the Best Western In Town Hotel and found that we have arrived in the middle of the Milwaukee 2010 HOG Rally. Glad we booked before leaving Aus!! Got chatting to a few guests on what's on and where!! Dropped off our bags and headed straight to the Harley Museum. Got there about 2.30pm. Wow, so much going on including HD Factory demo rides of the 2011 models. There must have been 40+ bikes available. Well we couldn't miss out on that. We both took two different bikes. Road Kings to start and then I took a trike and GB an Electra Glide. It was great fun as it was a marked route of about 8 - 10 miles and unaccompanied. That is they gave you the route and off you went. Included ... read more
August 12th 2010
Well finally a hotel with a business centre, guess you get what you pay for. We are in Milwaukee funny enough few know about Happy Days... there is a Fonzi statue supposedly and that is it. We are at the Ironhorse Hotel which I booked via hotwire and what a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very very nice as this hotel is in a renovated textile building built in 1903. Originally pillars etc. It is a motorbike hotel tribute to ironhorse (aka motorbikes) so tonite is suppose to be noisy as it is biker nite so lots visiting and staying. Went to beach today very nice, they have done a great job with sandy beach and homes etc not encroaching. Lots of parkland on the waterfront and lake Michigan is nice and refreshing as temp is 90 ... read more
Day 6: Chicago to Milwaukee
Published: June 7th 2010North America » United States » Wisconsin » Milwaukee
June 6th 2010
Another good day today! While Jerome practiced and met another friend for lunch, I went with Chie to Navy Pier! At Navy Pier, we had lunch at the famous Billy Goat Tavern. I had a "cheeseborger" and chips. We then toured the nation's only stained glass museum, which was pretty neat to look at. There were many varieties of glass from all ages. We then rode the ferris wheel and took a bus to the beach. Though I did not have my swimsuit, I took my shoes off and walked arounds the shore of Lake Michigan. The water was freezing cold, but there were a few brave swimmers out there having fun. There were a lot of people on the beach playing volleyball and other games. We then took the bus back to Chie's apartment, where ... read more
May 29th 2010
Well I was supposed to leave at like 7:30am or something and arrive in downtown Milwaukee at 10. That didn't happen. I went to International Mister Leather the night before and woke up at 9:30. Immediately after a new train ticket was booked and I would arrive in Milwaukee around noon. I took the Amtrak which ended up being completely reasonable to get there. However, there were a lot of people on the train. Like, a lot. Milwaukee The weather could not be nicer in Milwaukee. It is sunny an beautiful here. I am starving. I end up going to Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. It looks like a mom and pop kind of place but apparently it's a franchise. I ask whether I should get the veggie sub or the veggie cheeseburger. The owner says more people ... read more
