Sturdy shoes arrived today. I carry these in my backpack for evenings and cities, and as a backup for my hiking boots.
Category: Living
Ikebukuro Station
This picture evokes vivid memories. April 2013, I’m underground in Tokyo, in Ikebukuro Station, the second busiest train station in the world with over 2.7 million passengers a day. I never walk up on the surface of Tokyo. I’ve just arrived from Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku, the nether regions of Japan, to catch a train back out of…… Continue reading Ikebukuro Station
Ikebukuro Station
Wrote about a vivid two-second memory from a trip: Good travel = a succession of little things.
Prototype Roller Coaster
Prototyped roller coaster to build with the nephews. It needs to be bigger and badder.
Discounted Ice Cream
Picked up coffee at Sebastian Joes at end of run. Tomorrow’s a good day for ice cream: 25% discount when it’s < -10F.
Mechanics of Travel
Answered a friend’s questions about health insurance when traveling internationally. I love the mechanics of travel.
Urbex Lite
United Crushers, Dinkytown, MinneapolisRecently, a friend and I “walked the Green Line,” a light rail line between Minneapolis and St. Paul which starts service in June. Along the way, many structures caught our attention, including the “United Crushers” grain silos in Dinkytown, Minneapolis.The silos have been disused for years. There is no “United Crushers,” this…… Continue reading Urbex Lite
Urbex
Wrote about urbex: Dwight is now concerned I’ll start exploring abandoned structures.
Northwest Airlines History Center
Took light rail to Northwest Airlines History Center. Enjoyed a chat with a 93 year old retiree who repaired APUs.
Food Shopping
Walked to Wedge Coop. Not de rigueur, but I enjoy food shopping. Friendly, good eats, no buyer’s remorse, SkyMiles.