Category Archives: Minnesota

Final thoughts on Minnesota

Posted on October 25, 2020 by

We’ve made our way out of Minnesota. Spending a winter in the dark, cold, snowy climate just so wasn’t in the cards for us. So, we found a realtor in New Orleans and booked ourselves an apartment for six months. … Continue reading →

Posted in Final Thoughts, Minnesota, United States | Tagged | 1 Comment

Franconia Sculpture Park

Posted on September 2, 2020 by

So….we are complete covidphobes.  We haven’t done anything fun other than take a walk since we arrived in the U.S. in March (our walks are the only thing preventing the covid 15 from turning into the covid 20).  But, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, United States | Tagged | 1 Comment

Yet another Covid update

Posted on July 5, 2020 by

So . . . that is all for now folks . . . we are all out of travel stories.  We’ve been stuck in the U.S. since March, first in rural Wisconsin and then in Minneapolis.  And, in light of … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, United States, Wisconsin | 6 Comments

Another Covid update

Posted on April 26, 2020 by

So….for the first time since 2018 we are having small regrets about being homeless by choice.  Yes, we’ve moved yet again.  In the middle of a pandemic.  My parents are snow birds and it was time for them to fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, United States | 2 Comments

Final Thoughts on the U.S. (2019)

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

So….we spent far too much time in the U.S. in 2019.  We started with about three months in Kentucky (including quick weekends in Nashville and Louisville).  As some of you know, Robert’s brother was diagnosed with cancer and we moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Final Thoughts, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, Tennesee, United States, Wisconsin | Leave a comment

Only in America….

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

One of the things we enjoy when taking road trips is stopping along the way to see cheesy, corny fun stuff.  And, boy, did we succeed recently. Did you know the world’s biggest covered wagon is located in Lincoln, Illinois?  … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, United States, Wisconsin | Tagged | Leave a comment

Where to eat in Minneapolis

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

When did Minneapolis become a foodie city?  I sure don’t know the answer to that question (when I lived there, it was all burgers and fries), but I do know that the restaurant scene has gotten really, really impressive. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, United States | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Five days in Minneapolis

Posted on August 4, 2019 by

Long ago and far away when I was a but a young girl, I decided to enroll at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  I remember being excited to move to “the big city.”  I also remember several of … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, United States | Tagged , | 2 Comments