"Tour 3 of House on the Rock and OUT!"

After having our tickets punched, we began Tour 3 by walking into another huge room, once again following ramps that took us on a winding path through the exhibit.  This one consisted of "pipe organs" and "huge copper distillery vats".  An unusual a combination of exhibits, eh?  Don did get this photo of an organ, but we have no photos of the copper vats.  It seemed the deeper we were into our tour, the less we took photos.  Truly, the sensory overload was taking its toll.   ;)

As hot as it was outside, it was quite refreshing to be able to leave the exhibits behind for a moment.  While outside, Don took this photo showing the underside of "The Infinity Room".

The size of the "automated orchestras" had gotten a little larger......

The next exhibit was "Circus" themed.  This HUGE wagon held life sized figures and my guess is that it would have been part of a grand parade.

The end of the parade wagon.......

In this photo you're able to see the main section of the band in the lower inside of the parade wagon.......

Did I mention the "automated orchestras" getting larger?  Here is another one......

Back through the Carousel Room via the ramp above it.....

And out!  As much as I enjoyed going to the House on the Rock, I was so happy.....actually, BOTH of us were so happy to be through it and out in the sunshine again.  All the sights and sounds of the exhibits had been overwhelming and it was really, really nice to be outside again.  Perhaps that is why they have you walk by this beautiful tranquil garden on your way out?   ;)

Leaving "The House on the Rock", we drove to Mazomanie, WI, and ate our anniversary dinner at "The Old Feed Mill" (http://oldfeedmill.com/).  We've gone to their Thanksgiving Buffett for the last 2 years, plus eaten there with friends another time, and like the restaurant very much.  We'd arrived about 1/2 hour prior to dinner being served, but were able to sit in the bar wand have a drink while we waited.  We were the only ones in the bar besides the bartender, Nancy, who just happened to be one of the owners.  We had a very enjoyable time chatting with her and our dinner was delicious, as expected.   ;)

A fantastic, memorable, fun filled day, celebrating our 9 years together!   :)