Up North

Last weekend I went to visit my friend, Will, in northern Minnesota.  People kept asking me why I was going, as if just getting away for a weekend and spending some time with a friend is not reason enough.  Anyway, being the woman I am. . .who pretty much does what she wants . . . I went.  Of course,  I wanted to see my friend.  I wanted to check out Lake Superior and its’ surrounding allurement.  I wanted to spend a weekend away before the next round of classes started.  I wanted to check-out.

Mission accomplished.

I spent the day Friday traversing Iowa & Minnesota, arriving at my destination just in time for a walk to the docks before dinner.   We went to a local eatery called Betty’s Pies.  I had something called a pasties.  I just had to order it to figure out what is was.

Saturday we took the area by storm, visiting all the well known sites and them some.  It was a great day with much beauty and even more walking.

Sunday morning I was to head back to the city.  HA!  God had other plans.  My car was broke down and there was nary a mechanic in sight.  So, my arm was twisted and I had to spend another day and a half in one version of paradise.  It was a low-key day and a nice addition to the weekend.

Monday was spent dealing with tow trucks and mechanics. . .and here’s the curious part : we still don’t know what is/was wrong with my car.  In any case, it is running now and I made it back to “reality” on Tuesday.  Class started Thursday and I am now quite ready for another weekend. . .even if this one won’t by 5 days & 500 miles away.

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