Daily Microblog
End of the Trail for Today
The final few yards of my trail. Just ahead, a hotel in Warkworth where I’ll be joined by my brother and a friend.
After Kippers
After breakfast of kippers from the local smokehouse, one last look back at Craster’s harbor and Dunstanburgh Castle.
Even in the Rain…
Northumberland is beautiful, even in the rain.
Bamburgh: Start Walking
11:00 a.m., today, started my multi-day hike in the pouring rain from Bamburgh, Northumberland, England.
Long Night’s Journey into Day
At MSP. Tuesday p.m. I’ll be in Craster, Northumberland, UK. But first: MSP-AMS, AMS-EDI, train, bus, hike 14 miles.
End of Irrigation Season
Prepared for winter: pulled potted plants off life support.
Car2Go
We found this in the street after a concert, Downtown, and drove it home.
Perfect Fall Day
A perfect Fall day, effortless cycling.
Kale Harvest
Harvested kale from our garden. I’ve previously posted various ways I prepare kale.
Footprints
Posted Travel Gear: The Carbon Footprint of Hiking Boots.
Fish Tacos at Sea Salt
Stopped at Sea Salt, Minnehaha Park, for their excellent fish tacos. The best deal in the Cities: two for $4.95.
Great Cleanup
With the nephews back home, it’s time for the Great Cleanup and Dismantling.
Shooting Bambi
We tuned out with Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA while our nephews took turns shooting Bambi.
Socializing Teddy Bears
My teddy bear (Mr. Têdé, on the right) is having a difficult day entertaining their teddy bears.
Dirt Trails
The nephews (6 and 8) insisted on dirt trails, and told me to follow them.