The Shrine

Last weekend (4th of July), a few friends of our family came out to Wisconsin from Minnesota.  We decided it'd be fun to do some things none of us have done (at least in La Crosse) before.  We toured the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, which was absolutely gorgeous!  The photo above of the painted ceiling was in the cathedral and the other shots were from the nature that surrounds the paths leading to all the different areas of the gounds.  It did rain a bit while we were touring, but they have a bunch of umbrellas for patrons to borrow, which, thankfully, protected my camera!  We even ate breakfast there before the unguided tour. 

The next day, we took my dad's ocean kayak out to Lake Neshonoc.  It actually worked out great!  We had a blast!  I even took a turn on the rope swing over one part of the lake (I know, daring)!  All in all, great food, great company, and great weekend!