Breakfast in Springfield, IL

Restaurant: The Inn at 835, Springfield, IL
Music on the way: hours of the Best of ABBA. Kate just can't get enough of 'em.
Where did we walk: the Lincoln Museum

Okay, this is definitely off the beaten path, and miles and miles and miles from Chicago.  But we went there this weekend, so we might as well share.

We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast called the Inn at 835.  If you ever go to Springfield check this place out.  It is a converted apartment building.  So, you don't just get a room for the night, you get an apartment.  Ours was two bedroom, with a large living room with period furniture, large fireplace, and jacuzzi. 

For breakfast they served a layered "fritatta."  At least that's what they called it.  It was really an egg casserole made the night before. But it was very good. 

The main reason we went to Springfield was to visit the much heralded Lincoln Museum.  You cannot go through it without being touched by the remarkable, tragic and incredible journey he took. 

This is truly a "modern" museum that takes advantage of every multimedia trick to help you experience life almost two centuries ago. 

And you'll enjoy some of the special effects, too....like this picture of the Lincoln family in front of the White House.  Left to right: Willie, Robert, Mary, Tim, Abe and Tad.