It was breakfast at the Granvia Okayama Hotel. The tour group at the next table murmured in agreement as the colonel railed against typographical errors in the itinerary. I pegged him as “the colonel,” now a paper-pusher, close to retirement. It was impossible to tune him out as he recalled his first encounter with the…… Continue reading Gas
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Churning River
On today’s final North Shore hike, we looked down on the Manitou River, churning its way towards Lake Superior.
Beaver Lodge Extension
Superior Trail today: watched beavers extending their lodge. One told us to go away by bashing its tail on the water.
Superior Hiking Trail 2014
More journeys ≫ 2014
At Oberg Mountain
This afternoon, walked a short section of the Superior Hiking Trail (at Oberg Mountain).
Our Castle in England
I’m back in Minneapolis from my travels, so it is a priority to plan future travels. Today I booked an entire English castle for 2016. It’s just a little castle, actually a gatehouse, it’s only for a week, and it costs about the same as two hotel rooms. I want to introduce my nephews…… Continue reading Our Castle in England
Free Slot Cars
Hi nephews. Istanbul Airport is cool: free slot cars, no need to use pocket money. Wish I could race with you.
Monastiraki Square
Standing in Monastiraki Square, backpack and cappuccino. In 22 hours: Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, waiting for a bus.
My Personal Tour Guide
Today Rick Steves is my tour guide. He’ll stop talking whenever I want, and there’s no tipping
Athens Gasworks
Athens tourist, day 1 of 3. First port of call: Athens Gasworks. It operated 1857-1984, now preserved and repurposed.