Morning jog in the zoo
20 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofЧитать далее
Walker park
21 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 andЧитать далее
Mall of America
21 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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 byЧитать далее
Guthrie theater
21 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 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 soЧитать далее
Drinking in the Midwest
22 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 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 bestЧитать далее
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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌫 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. FinallyЧитать далее
Valentine
26 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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 areЧитать далее
Learning cut throat
26 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 gotЧитать далее
Morning time
28 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
It's super cold, like 30, but I got up and started my day to this beautiful view.
Badlands
28 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌬 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. CookЧитать далее
Selfie fail
28 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌬 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 headedЧитать далее
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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 toЧитать далее
Wind cave
29 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 theyЧитать далее
Crazy horse
29 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 beЧитать далее
Mount Rushmore again
30 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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"Читать далее
Wine tastings
30 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 greatЧитать далее
Old school
30 октября 2015 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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.