Burger Journey

I love to travel, whether it’s by plane, train, bicycle, or on foot. The destination may provide some purpose, but it’s not necessarily the main point. Such was my search for hamburger parts these past few days. I say “parts” rather than “ingredients” as a burger is largely an assembly operation requiring few cooking skills.… Continue reading Burger Journey

Vietnamese Baking

Met a friend early (8:00 a.m.) to cycle to an unassuming bakery in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul. Trung Nam, owned by a Vietnamese family, makes some of the best croissants in town. They sell out fast, hence the early start.

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Home of Breakfast Cereal

In Northeast Minneapolis, cycled past a node in the global industrial breakfast cereal supply chain.

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Ferns by a Trail

The trails were so lovely today. Ferns on Brown’s Creek State Trail.

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Pedestrian Lift Bridge

Cycled to Wisconsin across a rarity: a working lift bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. Rode in a friend’s truck part-way, then cycled the Gateway and Brown’s Creek State Trails to Stillwater where the bridge crosses the St. Croix River. A new bridge now carries vehicle traffic.

River Trails

Cycled up-river as far as Interstate 694. Crossed the Mississippi on a bike path on the I694 bridge then cycled back.

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Coffee under a Bicycle

Chilled with a cuppa under a bicycle at Honour Coffee before getting back on my bicycle.

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Maybe in my Next Life…

At Gold Medal Park, towards the end of our walk, these delightful young people asked if we’d like to join the exercise group. Promised I’d consider doing that in my next life

Categorized as Move