This week has been such fun as Anne and I have spent so much sister time together. Since we didn't get accepted to be in the Amazing Race (one of our very most favorite reality shows), we have been on our own AR. Monday we went to the MOA (Mall of America for all of you!) where Anne was able to see the largest mall in the country. This is where there is an indoor amusement park; if you are wondering if we went on any rides, well the answer is no. We went to H&M, Nordstrom's Rack, and (the regular) Nordstrom. That's it you ask when there are hundreds of stores to choose from. Right.Next stop: Land's End Inlet (not Outlet, but the same thing). Anne was thrilled to find those shirts marked long (Cole), and some slacks just his size: long.
Next off to the Croc outlet store for a couple of new pairs for our resident CNA, McKenzie. Oh the dilemna of what color to choose when it seemed rather limiteless. I even persuaded Anne to buy herself a pair. Sure, they are ugly, but oh so comfortable! She's gonna love 'em.
Tuesday and Wednesday we were in Duluth, Minnesota. This city is an important port for the tremendous iron ore that is shipped out, plus many other products coming and going.We rode our bikes (yes, they are old) the approximate 4 miles between (one way) from Gooseberry Falls to the Split Rock Lighthouse. The going down the hills was fun; the going up was hard...well I can only speak for myself as Anne was passing me easily. I have finally admitted that Anne is younger than me!
We took a tour to the lighthouse and marveled at those who kept these posts. It just had to be a very lonely job and cold in the winter!
The next morning we toured the Glensheen Mansion a 23 acre estate with a house of 39 rooms built in 1908. It was pretty incredible to see such beautiful craftmanship. We were amazed at the many innovative things that were created in this house. We loved learning all about this family and the amazing life that they led. Wow!
Afterwards, we walked along Canal Street and saw the bridge raise to let in a boat. We even bought chocolate delectables at "The Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory" (in Duluth?) before heading back to Maple Grove.And just to be authentic, we did miss our directions a few times, and had to figure out where to go. We probably lost a little time there. But all in all, a good time was had by us and we think we won our Amazing Race!
