Travelling Trio

We left Randall MN early because we had several miles to cover today.  Our first stop was the Itasca State Park.  The headwaters for the Mississippi River was located here. This next picture represents a new milestone for me.  I actually got off my big rear end and walked through the woods to the area were the headwaters was located.  No problems.  Balance is still and issue, but I've come a long way baby. You can't hardly drive around this state without coming across huge lakes.  Gary and I decided that there was not much going on but recreation and vacation lands. Next stop was Bemidja MN.  It is know for its large statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.  The driver got grumbly because we got there and there was construction in the area surrounding the statues.  I was able to zoom and get a pretty good shot. Now, I'm hungry and we can't find anywhere to eat that easy to get the camper in and out.  Ended up ...

We kind of like this little park between the interstate and the railroad tracks.  It only has six slots, but it is green and pretty.  Randall Minnesota The grey between the trees is the interstate. First thing we did was go the the Linbergh State Park.  It was small.  Had a few campsites.  Around ten with electricity.  All were in the shaded woods with no chance of getting a satellite signal. This picture is a water tower made from rock/stone.  Go figure. Disappointed that the house was not the mansion.  It was the farm caretaker and later the park manager home. It took Gary longer to fill out the day pass for the park than it did for us to drive through it. Old Catholic Church Mississippi River on the upside of the dan. Tomorrow we will be heading north.  This is the Missisippi River Dam in the center of Little Falls, MN. That's all for today.  Washing the bedding and bath towels...

Finally after a week of travelling, I was able to add a new sticker of Minnesota to my map.  This is a big state with a lot of lakes and taverns. We headed down to Minneapolis to the Mall of America.  I can't believe I didn't need a thing.  Donna has me hooked on purple, so I've bought a few purple tops and shoes.  So, I needed a pair of purple earrings.  After all, it is my birthday. We drove around the outside of this huge building.  We parked and went into the Sears store.  Found the doors to the inside passage and fell into the amusement area.  I just wanted to be able to say I've been there and see the amusement park. Next stop, we drove home on the east side and found the Midwest Country Opry.  David Church is singing here next weekend, but I have a date with the grandkids and can't be diddling around. Midwest Country Music Theater Old Sandstone High School They just don't make buildings like they used to...

This lovely picture of the Welcome to Wisconsin sign.  You know no one has managed to invent a smooth connection between a bridge and the highway.  By the time the camera and I were finished bucking up and down, this is what we have. Our home four the next four days.  There are six spaces behind an old style motel.  We chose the end.  We are right along the interstate and train tracks.  Best sleep I've had in several days.  Today we did laundry and went to Brainard to the closest Culvers.  Deb got us hooked on the coupons for buy one and get one free.  Today we used the $1.00 of a basket deal.  We shared it, and had room for sundaes.

On the way to Sanona WI, we were treated with several old cars passing us.  Their motors must have been good because Bertha II keeps telling the driver that he is going too fast. After we settled into our space at the White Tail Campground, we decided we were too close to Lake Superior to miss driving up to see what it looked like.  Big ship in the harbor. We made it back home by 6pm.  We have noticed that in all these parks up here in the northern part of the USA.  Most of the trailers are permanently settled.  Large decks but no people.