Morning jog in the zoo
20. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I like the zoo so much that I went back to it this morning. I checked out the tigers again and then I jogged my 5k. Relaxing way to start my day.
Conservatory
20. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I got to the Como zoo and conservatory and saw all the plants very very quickly. It was nice and warm tho.
Zoo again
20. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I went to another zoo today. Nice and relaxing and I finally got to see polar bears. These were super active too. Then I headed to my hosts house.
Minneapolis institute of the Arts
21. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I left my hosts, Lana and Tonia, house and headed to the art museum. I was so surprised. It was a really nice museum and even had some if my favorite artists pieces. It also had a pretty nice view ofLue lisää
Walker park
21. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
I left the museum and headed to the sculpture garden at walker park. I saw the famous spoon and cherry and a few other pieces. I'm not sure if I saw everything because the artwork was spread out andLue lisää
Mall of America
21. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
I get to the mall and see that it's built around the Nickelodeon theme park. I knew one was there, but it kinda cool to see it in person. An indoor theme park just because they can.
Lego store
21. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I'm waking around the Mall of America and I'm not truly impressed by most of it. I was thinking I was for sure going to get lost in this huge mall, but it's set up in a circle. I was impressed byLue lisää
Guthrie theater
21. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
After we finish making bbq, Lana and I head downtown so she can show me the view from the Guthrie. It obviously doesn't compare to the view in Chicago, but the building was pretty cool and she was soLue lisää
Drinking in the Midwest
22. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
I get to Iowa and meet up with Megan again. She's awesome. We run a free errands and then head to her parents house for dinner. Smoked bbq and great potatoes with bacon. Later that night her bestLue lisää
Be careful Mary! WI and MN can be hard on a person! This is Betty --- remember having dinner with Jake and I and Jean and Clete Leidl?? As we said we would ... we are keeping track of you!!
Haunted trail
23. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
The beginning of a very long night with Megan and her friends. We headed out to a haunted trail that I made it through in one piece and no screaming. We hit a few strip clubs and the casino. FinallyLue lisää
Valentine
26. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
I arrived in Valentine and immediately went over to the wildlife refugee. I saw a stuffed bison in the visitors center. Prairie dogs out in their field. They were everywhere! No elk, because they areLue lisää
Learning cut throat
26. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
I met up with my host, Ned, and we headed out to dinner at the local bar. We played a few rounds of pool. Then his friend came by and we started playing cut throat. Pretty fun. I win a game!
Snake falls
27. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
I headed out about 30 miles to the only turn off with a light post to hike to this waterfall. Apparently this is a great place to visit when it's warm because you can stand behind the falls. I gotLue lisää
Morning time
28. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
It's super cold, like 30, but I got up and started my day to this beautiful view.
Badlands
28. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌬 1 °C
I got to the park and the first question I ask is where is a gas station. I drive through and take pictures along the way. I don't really get out of my car much because it's super windy and cold. CookLue lisää
Selfie fail
28. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌬 2 °C
It was beyond super windy and cold out in the badlands. First one, I thought the selfie already happened. Second one, got it and ran to my car and hoped that the wind wouldn't rip the door off my car.
Grand Rapid visitor center
28. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
I went to the visitor's center to check and see what I should do in the area for the next few days. Checking out the buffalo everywhere. Hoping to see one up close that's not in a zoo. Then I headedLue lisää
Hey Mary! When you gonna be in AZ? We will be there after Jan. 1st (or so) and would be happy to host you! Betty and Jake .... Chippewa Falls, WI
well ... just keep us in mind. Jean and Clete will be there by then as well so ... we will have lots to show you!! Have fun!
Game night
28. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 3 °C
This is one of the few games that Grant taught me to play. Loved learning new games. He has so many games!
Animals around
29. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
As soon I entered wind cave park, there was buffalo. I had to take a picture, then I had to wait as they decided to cross the street in front of me. I also saw antelope there as well. On my way toLue lisää
Wind cave
29. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
I checked out the wind cave over the jewel cave because it was supposed be different and it was. Apparently they have 95% of the world's box things that are on the ceiling. I don't remember what theyLue lisää
Crazy horse
29. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
I decided I didn't want to pay for both Rushmore and Crazy horse, so I did a drive by and got as close as possible without paying. Next time.
Mount Rushmore
29. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
I got there and mostly disappointed. I thought you could get way closer, plus all the activities were closed for the season. I did get to hang out with some cool people waiting for the memorial to beLue lisää
Mount Rushmore again
30. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
I went back to the monument. This time I walked the presidential trail. Not very long and I thought I would get much closer to the sculpture. I was happy that I found someone that helped me "pick"Lue lisää
Wine tastings
30. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
I picked up Jon and we headed out to the wineries. I wanted to check out Prairie Berry for their rhubarb wine. It was good, but their crock pot version of their pumpkin wine was amazing. Also greatLue lisää
Old school
30. lokakuuta 2015, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Jon took me for a quick ride in his restored 62 pickup truck before he sells it. Gas guzzler, but fun. We left to get costumes for both Jon and Jared and headed to our hotel room in Lead.