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February 18, 2009
More travails
After my adventure to Peoria, today I went in the opposite direction. Here's a hint: this city's downtown lies in a narrow isthmus between two lakes. Yep, I was in "Mad Town" itself. Home of the Badgers, and capital of Wisconsin: Madison.
It was a rather frustrating day, in that after rising again at 5 am, I was stuck in traffic for an eternity. About 8:45, I knew I could drive no longer, and pulled into the tollway oasis in Belividere. (Now sans-Blagojevich signs, I might add.) After a quick 20-minute power nap, which did wonders, I had to drive 90 mph the rest of the way to get to Madison on time.
When I got there, I learned that the judge had offered to settle the matter, and that I could go home. So, I drove 350 miles for ten minutes of shenanigans. But it's allright though, because the client got some closure.
This is the Wisconsin Capitol building. It is truly an impressive sight, and is an imposing building. Madison itself is a very well-kept, friendly and progressive city. I noticed scads of bike trails which ran along the lakes that I would love to run on if I am ever there when it is warm. If it wasn't for the fact that a 30 mph wind was blowing snow everywhere, I would have stayed longer.
Tomorrow, it's off to another city. This time, I get to fly. Even more daunting, it will just be me at the hearing. Talk about throwing me right in!
entry no. 1302
Posted at February 18, 2009 11:19 PM