Walked, as we always do on the first morning of the year. The bridge and the decapitated pole are remnants of this former railroad right of way. We’ll wait until next year for the bar lunch we usually include in this first walk.
Category: Walk
Yarn Bombs
On our walk, spotted these yarn bombs. A sign reminded us today is the winter solstice, and invited us to take one of the macramé stars. We didn’t take one, a photo sufficed. “From this point forward we begin our journey back to the light.”
A Safe Place to Sit
On my walk through the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus, it wasn’t too cold to sit outside and enjoy a coffee.
William O’Brien State Park
Hiked William O’Brien State Park on frozen ground lightly dusted with snow.
Afton State Park
Hiked Afton State Park: St. Croix River bluffs, prairie, woods, undulating trails, overlooks.
Trail Lunch
Our hall table, items for a state park hike tomorrow. Earlier today, ducked into Trader Joe’s to pick up supplies. The store had been reorganized yet again, I couldn’t find gorp in the usual spot, so grabbed the first things I saw. Lunch on the trail will be good, it always is.
Fading to Grey
On my walk: snow fell and the towers of Downtown slowly faded to grey.
Not a Day for a Fair-Weather Cyclist
Decided today was not the best day for cycling, with snow falling about one inch per hour. On my walk, I did spot a few cyclists and a shirtless runner.
Sunday Morning Tradition
Went for a walk, as we usually do on a Sunday morning.
Lake of the Isles (Again)
Walked around Lake of the Isles.