Microblog

20 miles, Grand Marais to Cascade Lodge. Resisted calling Harriett, the full-of-life octogenarian shuttle lady.

Hike Couture.

Kadunce River to Grand Marais. Now at Mangy Moose Motel listening to thunder and washing socks.

Practically in Canada. Tomorrow we start walking south.

Saturday, Duluth: base camp for our Superior Trail expedition.

Planning hike along Superior Hiking Trail. Sometimes you need paper, Scotch tape, and Post-Its.

Today, Minneapolis: Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam–first lock on the navigable Mississippi.

Seriously difficult to walk past the fridge today.

Tuesday cycle with Biker Dave, Ft Snelling Station to Battle Creek Park via beautifully restored St. Paul Union Depot.

Labor Day 2013. Flying our flag.

Sunday: Time to make pesto. We’ll enjoy our basil all winter.

Northstar train to Fab Fridley, Cycle back to the big city via Victory 44 for softshell crab Benedict.

Minnesota-grown eggplant at Wedge Co-op. Dinner tonight.

Today, cycled to Excelsior, Lake Minnetonka with friend visiting from UK. Hot day, so toasted Minnehaha steamboat.

Wednesday–(crazy) golf with the guys. (Walker Art Center)

Mississippi today, near Hastings, MN