Paused at origami cranes, Peace Garden, near Lake Harriet, Minneapolis.
Category: Minneapolis
Walking
Walked past bleachers for tonight’s Aquatennial Parade. I prefer to walk than to watch people walking.
LEGO Club
Visited a LEGO club in a former WW2 bombsight factory. Viewed complex models, and the nephews built vehicles to race.
A Fine Atrium
Walked under a grey sky to the downtown library. The sun then came out and looked rather fine in the atrium.
Bridges and a Dam
From Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9 (now a pedestrian bridge), when out exploring today.
Urban Hike: The Green Line
The Green Line, and stadium construction June 14, 2014, the Green Line starts light rail service between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Back in December, when I hiked the Green Line, there was deep snow, no trains, and the Metrodome was still standing. Green Line, under construction; Metrodome about to be demolished I had planned to walk… Continue reading Urban Hike: The Green Line
Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis
Nordeast, looking towards Downtown. Last weekend, the annual Art-a-Whirl artists’ studio tour drew crowds to Northeast Minneapolis (“Nordeast”). Nordeast was a quieter place back in February when I went there on an urban hike. It was a winter’s day, but I took advantage of the shoveled sidewalks and warm, locally owned businesses for coffee and lunch. I… Continue reading Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis
A Walk Through Nordeast Minneapolis
Had to drive today to avoid lightning. So, I wrote about a walk through Northeast Minneapolis.
Bombay Bistro
Walked to Bombay… …Bistro, downtown Minneapolis for lunch with two former colleagues.
New Minneapolis
On my cycle ride today: new Minneapolis. Training for new light rail line, construction cranes for new stadium.