Blogs from Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States, North America

We really enjoyed our last couple days in Europe by spending it in Roma. Walking most of the entire city, we viewed the Spanish Steps, Vatican, Trevi fountain, Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto, along with many neighborhoods. We walked 22,000 steps on Saturday and another 18,500 on Sunday..maybe why Europeans seem to be thinner! We attended two masses, one at the Pantheon on Saturday night , and one at St Peters Basilica on Sunday. Sadly, If you want to enjoy an almost empty church, go during mass! Listening to a local jazz flute player on the rooftop bar of our hotel and a night cap at one of Madie‘s favorite places called 8 milliliter was a great end to the trip. Morning came too soon at 6:45 with our driver and headed to the airport. Landing safely ... read more

Arrived in the Minneapolis area with plans to take the aliner in for some service work and hook up with the Hauglie family for a mini family reunion. First thing Monday morning after dropping Aliner off we decided to get haircuts. We were looking a little shabby. I also fit in a pedicure too! After sprucing up a bit we visited with Henry and MaryJane Fisher in Bloomington. What a delightful visit. We arrived at Joe and Pam's on Monday afternoon after successfully having the air conditioner replaced in Elk River. Joe showed us around the area and we had a great dinner at an Irish Pub , Cladaugh's, Bangers and Mashers on menu, food was delicious. Tuesday was full of more sightseeing around Minneapolis with Joe, the tour guide, and a swing by the airport ... read more