Madison, WI, Day 1, July 6

Nice, relaxed day. It was hot and humid--I guess to get us ready for North Carolina-so hard to feel terribly energetic. Nice walk around the neighborhood which includes the botanic garden, then a potluck dinner with some friends of John and Patricia after which we all went to Tom Stoppard's "Rough Crossing". The theater was a lovely outdoor amphitheater, and the play was light and funny. Perfect for a summer evening. It didn't even rain on us, and the theater even provided bug spray.

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