Two of Linda's requirements for a good stateside vacation are a decent breakfast (the no. 2 special in most diners) and a high quality cinnamon bun. Check and check. Breakfast at Nick's Place - your basic formica tabletop establishment with excellent and friendly service (and a bonus - gluten free toast for me!). Then explored Meriano's Bakery which had all the Italian essentials and a lot more.
On the way back we noted this establishment- to be explored in the future
Next we had a slow stroll through Madison's downtown, the highlight of which was an amazing bookstore, the likes of which you rarely see anymore. Great selection of books, sweet little cafe, and my favorite feature was that all the shelves have little notes detailing people's favorite recommendations. And the place was packed at 11:30 on a Tuesday morning! There is hope!
Next in our action-packed day was a few hours on our balcony with our bookstore purchases followed by hot stone massages and dinner at the hotel restaurant
Finally one more round of lounging on our balcony, watching the sun set and the lights cone on over the Sound. Good day of not very much.