Trip to St. Paul: Part Five

Monday, Nick and Cassidy had work obligations, so Gail and I headed up to Taylors Falls to canoe on the St. Croix River.  While walking around Taylors Falls, we spotted 3 or 4 Bald eagles flying right over the town.

The morning started crisply - we were told that there was ice on tents in the area.  There was no one at the launch area. 

 We pretty much had the river to ourselves.  The air warmed up and we couldn't believe our good fortune.

We weren't entirely alone, as we saw numerous turtles.

We sat on top of an island and had our lunch.

 

We beached the canoe to explore around in the woods and marshy areas.  The river level was low, so we couldn't paddle through the backwaters.

We did manage to paddle and wade up this inlet where we had minnows tickling our ankles.

 

A great blue heron fishing on the shore.

Back in St. Paul, we went to dinner at The Muddy Pig, and then off to the retro Ran Ham Bowling Lanes.  We were in a celebratory mood, as Nick had found out that he got the Whole Foods job in the produce department.

Most of the shoes looked like they had been around since the 50's.  Gail points out a hole in hers.

 

No automatic scoring here!

 

 Gail showing her winning form.

I didn't realize that Nick was running after me and making faces.  Notice my fast approach!

 

Cassidy was Doomsday, I was Danger, Nick was Johnny Fresh, and Gail was Cat Butt. 

 

Gail makes a spare!

 

Cassidy getting up off of the floor - notice pins still standing.

 

As we neared the last frames, the tension began to show.

 

Nick kept score - a mysterious job if there ever was one.

 

It was a fun game, but sad to say goodbye soon after.  Thank you for showing us such a good time!

 

The airport waiting area has iPads, free usage, throughout this area of the terminal.  I played Hangman.

 

Window seat - yeah!

 

Ho hum, do a crossword, while Gail...

 

makes lists.   It felt great to see Yummy and Penelope when we got home - thanks, Andria, for looking after our kitties!