Microblog

After breakfast of kippers from the local smokehouse, one last look back at Craster’s harbor and Dunstanburgh Castle.

Northumberland is beautiful, even in the rain.

11:00 a.m., today, started my multi-day hike in the pouring rain from Bamburgh, Northumberland, England.

At MSP. Tuesday p.m. I’ll be in Craster, Northumberland, UK. But first: MSP-AMS, AMS-EDI, train, bus, hike 14 miles.

Prepared for winter: pulled potted plants off life support.

Cycled to St. Paul for haircuts.

We found this in the street after a concert, Downtown, and drove it home.

A perfect Fall day, effortless cycling.

Harvested kale from our garden. I’ve previously posted various ways I prepare kale.

Posted Travel Gear: The Carbon Footprint of Hiking Boots.

Stopped at Sea Salt, Minnehaha Park, for their excellent fish tacos. The best deal in the Cities: two for $4.95.

With the nephews back home, it’s time for the Great Cleanup and Dismantling.

We tuned out with Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA while our nephews took turns shooting Bambi.

My teddy bear (Mr. Têdé, on the right) is having a difficult day entertaining their teddy bears.

The nephews (6 and 8) insisted on dirt trails, and told me to follow them.

Two “cowboys” rode by after I met my nephews off the school bus.