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    • Day 19

      Duluth

      September 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 30 °C

      Eigentlich hatten wir einen Wecker der uns heute morgen wecken sollte. Den hätten wir jedoch gar nicht gebraucht, da Landon mit seinem riesen Anhänger inklusive Kühen vorbeikam und bei seiner Parkaktion erstmal Ericas Glasdeko zerbrach. Als Sina und ich rausgingen konnten wir gerade noch Papa sehen, wie er in den Truck stieg und beide Richtung Auktionshaus fuhren. In der Zeit, in der Papa unterwegs war, packten Sina und ich erstmal unsere Tasche, machten uns fertig und frühstückten. Gegen 9am waren dann auch sowohl Papa wieder da, als auch Jodi mit dem Van. Heute ging es nämlich nach Duluth, wo wir auch eine Nacht bleiben. Schon nach den ersten Meilen Fahrt hielten wir an einer Elchfarm, um uns diese anzugucken. Nächster Stop war eine Paul Bunyan Figur in Bernard, er und Babe the blue ox sind nämlich der Grund dafür wieso Minnesota „Land of 10.000 lakes“ genannt wird. Natürlich ist es nur eine Geschichte, aber eine schöne. Unser weiterer Weg führt uns am Milford Mine Memorial Park vorbei, wo am 05.02.1924 der angrenzende See die Mine überflutete und 41 der 48 Minenarbeiter ertrinken ließ. Zu sehen sind bis heute immer noch die Abgründe zweier Minenschäfte inklusive rostiger Schrauben und weiteren Materialen die aus dem Abgrund rausschauen. Außerdem sah ich, glaube ich, meinen ersten wilden Biber und viele Streifenhörnchen, wovon ich fast auf eins getreten wäre, weil es so in seine Nüsse vertieft war. Zum Mittagessen fuhren wir dann weiter nach Aitkin wo wir eine weitere Cousine von Papa, Erica und Jodi trafen. Mittlerweile war es auch schon 2pm und wir fuhren ohne weiteren Stopp nach Duluth zum Lake Superior (der weltweit größte Süßwassersee). Am Anfang der Stadt hielten wir nochmal für einen schönen overview. Dann ging es mitten in die Stadt an den Hafen, wo wir parkten und erstmal durch einen in kürze schließenden Souvenirladen schlenderten. Anschließend liefen wir entlang der Promenade zum Leuchtturm, wo viele Leute saßen, die alle auf ein großes Containerschiff warteten, was eigentlich gegen 5.30pm einlaufen sollte. Aber auch nach einem weiteren Spaziergang zum Strand, war das Schiff zwar zu sehen, aber irgendwie immer noch am gleichen Platz, wie bei unserer Ankunft. Da es mittlerweile anfing zu regnen und unser Bauch wieder genug Platz hatte, setzten wir uns in „Grandmas Saloon & Bar“. Da gab es echt richtig leckeres Essen! Eigentlich wollten wir gerade gemütlich rauslaufen, da hörte man von irgendwo, dass in dieser Minute ein Schiff ausläuft. Also gab es einen kleinen Sprint die 100 Meter zur Promenade, wo wir genau rechtzeitig das Schiff sehen konnten. Nachdem wir das Spektakel genossen hatten, liefen wir zurück zum Auto. Auf dem Weg dorthin wiederholte Erica nochmal wie gut die Entscheidung war herzukommen. Sie hat aber auch recht, die Luft ist nämlich warm, der Regen nur minimal, bzw. am schlimmsten als wir drinnen im Restaurant saßen und mit den Blitzen sah der Abendhimmel noch toller aus. Ich dachte wer zum Auto läuft, fährt zum Hotel, aber pustekuchen, wir holten uns in Grandmas shop erst nochmal Pralinen als Dessert. Dann ging es aber wirklich zum Hotel und dort erstmal direkt in den Pool. Nun liege ich nach einer heißen Dusche im Bett und bin auch echt platt!Read more

    • Day 23

      Duluth

      October 8, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C

      The first part of our Saturday was spent with my sister, brother-in-law, and doggo Limmy in Duluth! It was a beautiful drive up and we had a great time walking through Canal Park next to Lake Superior; strolling through cute, sustainable stores downtown; and enjoying some delicious lunch at a local Brewery, Bent Paddle Brew! We love the Brew scene 🍻Read more

    • Day 10

      Aerial Lift Bridge¹ MN

      July 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

      The harbor reported a ship supposed to come through around 11am, so we drove down the island to the park, dropped off the rvs and drove back to the harbor. We showed up about 15 minutes early and were told the ship was delayed. We killed time going through the museum, walking down to the lighthouse, finding pressed pennies and putting our feet in the water. We were thinking about leaving and giving up on the ship when they announced it would just be another half hour, we waited.Read more

    • Day 10

      Aerial Lift Bridge² MN

      July 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F

      We showed up at 10:45am and the ship FINALLY came through at 1:50pm. The 🚢 had some steering issues. The American Spirit was HUGE, over 1000 feet long, it could carry 62,400 tons of iron ore. They had to raise the bridge to its max height of 135 feet.

      It was crazy how fast the pier filled once they announced the ship coming into port. After the bridge lowered back into place, I stopped counting at 130 cars coming from the island that were waiting on the ship to cross.

      After the ship came through Doug, Weston and I walked across the bridge to get back to the jeep. As we were fixing to go across, a boat needed through and the bridge was raised again. It was awesome seeing it raise from up close.
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    • Day 272

      Duluth / Spirit Mtn CG

      August 12, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

      Another great campground (back loop more spaced out than the front) EXCEPT that many of their electric posts have reverse polarity. They were aware and gave us a discount since we didn’t feel comfortable plugging in. We splurged and ate out twice in Duluth. Both places were delicious but oh my goodness…Duluth Grill 🤤 🤤 🤤Read more

    • Lake Superior HOG Touring Rally Day 2

      July 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F

      I'm off the rally route because I didn't go into Canada over the top of Lake Superior. Instead, I rode from Sault Ste Marie to Duluth today. It was a horrible start with the rain, but by lunch it cleared up. Except it didn't really. As soon as I hit the border of Wisconsin, a heavy rain storm hit me...and I had already take off my rain gear ☹️. I was soaked all the way through, and the temperature wasn't warm enough to dry me off (only 71°F and the wind was cooold!). I still stopped to get my Wisconsin park stamp, but didn't even look around the visitor center. 100 miles later and I still hadn't dried completely when I arrived at the Duluth campground...that I forgot to make a reservation at 🤦. So I wound up at the Radisson via HotWire. Oh well. The ground is soaked, it's way too cold to sleep at night, and there didn't appear to be a laundry room I could sleep in, so I'm better off in a hotel.

      So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

      Day 138 mileage: 506.0 (total 3934.9 + 24568.7)
      HD Dealerships: 0 (total 255)
      National Parks: 2 (total 46 in 26 states)
      10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 7 of 10)
      MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)
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    • Lake Superior HOG Touring Rally Day 3

      July 28, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

      Despite horrible looking skies, my ride to Bemidji and the eighth 10 Rides for 2022 photo was fairly uneventful. I say fairly because I got pulled over for speeding a couple of miles west of Deer River. I must've been daydreaming because I thought I was going about 5 mph over, but was actually 12 or 13. He ran my license and tag, and with no issues on either, said have a nice day. No citation. Cool.

      When I got back to Duluth about 13:30, I went straight to the dealership. My shifter peg started spinning and I don't have tools with me this time. Plus, my rear left tail light isn't working...then it is...then it isn't.... They tightened the peg (I thought it might be stripped, but nope), but they think the light has something to do with my ACC short/fault because the LED bulb was working for them. I have another HD lined up to troubleshoot all of that Saturday.

      The rest of the rally rolled in about 16:00-17:00 and we had another nice meal and conversation. They were in probably more rain than I was yesterday and some even hit hail, which I thankfully didn't. But everyone made it unscathed.

      I raced back to the hotel about 7 miles away to beat a nasty downpour I really didn't want to get caught in. I dodged rain all day today, hitting some but not for long and not very heavy. Just enough to get you damp, but not enough to mess with my heated gear. Yes, it was 55 when I left the hotel at 07:30 and I don't think it got over 65 all day. The wind chill was cold. Anyway, I made it back and parked under the overhang just in time.

      Now, I'm kicking back in the air conditioning because I can't open the window (12th floor). Not a terrible day after all.

      So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

      Day 139 mileage: 313.1 (total 4248.0 + 24568.7)
      HD Dealerships: 0 (total 255)
      National Parks: 0 (total 46 in 26 states)
      10 Rides for 2022: 1 (total 8 of 10)
      MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)
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