Mankato #2

Last night’s low was a crispy 38 degrees. We both slept quite well in spite of the chilly temperatures. We had both layered up for the night so it really wasn’t all that bad.

The coffee this morning tasted extra special, although I suspect the cold weather might have been a factor. After breakfast we took a short hike through the woods and along the river but did not to grandmother’s house go. We returned and got dressed for our bikes and headed to Mankato.

We left the park and followed a main highway for about 3/4 of a mile and then took a bike trail all the way into the city. For the most part it was a really nice trail. It was only about 6.5 miles into the downtown. We had spotted a coffee house that looked like something we might enjoy. It was called Hag Coffee. I have no idea where the name came from but the name grabbed our attention. It was a funky and artsy place and we felt right at home. The drinks were well made and the sandwiches were excellent as well. We certainly enjoyed our time there.

We wheeled out of the downtown and stopped by a grocery store where we picked up some brats to grill over the fire for dinner.

We returned, showered, napped, did some reading and relaxing before starting the fire and slapped the brats on the grill. After dinner we enjoyed the fire and more relaxing before heading inside as the temps started dropping as the sun started setting. The overnight lows will not dip as much as they did last night so we should be good. The coffee will still taste awesome in the morning.

Yesterday the campground was pretty quiet but there have been a number of families that showed up for the weekend and we can hear the sound of kids playing. We can also hear the occasional plane in the sky and a train passing in the distance. Camping tends to reset the soul.Read more