Grand Forks, ND

 in USA 2019

Another new state – number 42 on the list for us – but only just ! And the last, or first, of Old Muddy ! Can’t say that I will be rushing back to International Falls ! One thing though, we got an early start this morning after the guys […]

International Falls, MN

 in USA 2019

Can’t get much further north in the USA and certainly the furthest north we will get on this tour ! Our last stop in Minnesota sees us in International Falls and we are literally on the border between the USA and Canada here. Our goal in these parts has been […]

Ely, MN

 in USA 2019

We are certainly now in the land of 10,000 lakes ! With our first really poor internet connection behind us – well, not really counting the complete lack on Isle Royale – we have farewelled Wisconsin and moved into the depths of Minnesota. We woke to rain this morning so […]

Bayfield, WI

 in USA 2019

Back to Wisconsin and back to the shores of Lake Superior The Mall of America doesn’t open until 10am so there was no chance of any last minute shopping spree ! Instead we packed up and started our tour north again, with our destination today back in the north of […]

Minneapolis, MN 2

 in USA 2019

“Explore Minnesota” Welcome to state 41 – Minnesota. And plenty more of that Great River along the way ! A little about Minnesota – It became the 32nd state of the Union on 11 May 1858. The Hormel Company of Austin marketed the first canned ham in 1926 and Hormel […]