The rain was torrential. “You look funny” commented some miserable-looking middle-aged woman as she stumbled towards us on the Wainwright Coast-to-Coast hike across England. I gurgled something to show I was glad I had added to her happiness on that grey day. I suspected this was her first and last long distance walk. We certainly looked…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Rain Jacket
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Amtrak at Union Depot
Cycled to St. Paul’s Union Depot. This winter I’ll take Amtrak to Miami, stopping in several cities including NYC.
Our State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is a big deal. It runs for 10 days through Labor Day with a total attendance around 1.8 million. This morning, I was one of those attendees. I’m not one for crowds, or food on a stick, or animal competitions. But I do like to drop in on the Fair every…… Continue reading Our State Fair
Our State Fair
Cycled to the Minnesota State Fair, then blogged about it. I had nothing on a stick.
Coffee in a Former Keg House
On today’s cycle ride: repurposed brewery (Grain Belt) warehouse from Sip Coffee Bar in a former keg house.
Steamboat Sighting
One of my favorite sights on Lake Minnetonka, enjoyed during a late lunch/early dinner while out cycling today.
Central European Lunch
Explored Nordeast Minneapolis, caloric Central European lunch at Kramarczuk’s Sausage Company, then home for a nap.
Peace Garden
Paused at origami cranes, Peace Garden, near Lake Harriet, Minneapolis.
Nagasaki/Saint Paul
Nagasaki aesthetics, Como Park, St. Paul, MN. Minneapolis and St. Paul are twins; Nagasaki and St. Paul are sisters. In March 2014, I got to meet St. Paul’s sister. I decided not to stay at the Hotel Saint Paul Nagasaki, its name designed to attract my compatriots. I had not come all this way to…… Continue reading Nagasaki/Saint Paul
Nagasaki/St. Paul
Cycled to Japanese Garden, Como Park, St. Paul, then posted about St. Paul’s sister city.