If I’m on foot or bicycle, chances are I’ll go round barriers like this one. In recent weeks, barriers across trails all over the Twin Cities have become a fact of life. Flooding and fallen trees have made walking and cycling more interesting. That got me thinking about a hike back in April on Sado…… Continue reading Ignoring Barriers
Category: Place
Let the Rain Go Away
Got out the car, ignored the rain, started cycling the Gateway Trail. The rain then ignored us, and the sun came out.
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
Ice Cream at Lake Como
Cycled with a friend to Lake Como, St. Paul. Enjoyed an ice cream, then cycled back.
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 felt a strong…… 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.
Cheap Flight to Japan
Got up early to book flights from southern Japan when they opened up today. Round-trip: 70,000 frequent flyer miles.
Traveling with Cherry Blossoms
It could be another week before the buds on our apple tree explode; spring blossoms come late in Minneapolis. Back in March, I hiked up Kaimondake, a volcano in southern Japan for a day with Cecilia, a twenty-something from Sweden. She was traveling with the cherry blossoms, through Japan, from south to north. She would end…… Continue reading Traveling with Cherry Blossoms