Finally Made It

We got to Red Wing about an hour after the bridge collapsed in Minneapolis; quite a welcome. (And BTW, we should close on the Mooresville house on August 31. We just have a few minor repairs to make.) After spending the first days unloading and unpacking, we took some time to explore a little. We first went west to the town of Zumbrota where we saw the last covered bridge remaining in Minnesota.

Then it was back to the Mississippi at Frontenac (actually the upper reaches of Lake Pepin). It was overcast, but otherwise a beautiful day...nice and cool. So cool that I was moved to call one of our NC friends and rub it in.

We made it to the annual River City Days just as they were closing things down on Sunday, the last day of the four-day event. We missed the free bands and parade; just too tired. One thing we've notice around here: there are sure a lot more blond people.

I finally meet my social and intellectual equal. A quiet guy, but he enjoys himself regardless of the weather.

The last couple of shots are random pictures of downtown. I'll try to get more on a sunny day.