I decided Monday and Tuesday (today) I would spend some time exploring downtown in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Lucky for me the green line train goes to both. My trip to Minneapolis was okay. I learned that I do not ever want to live somewhere where it's hot all the time--that's for sure! It was way too hot and humid for me yesterday and I was tuckered out after short of an hour. I spent most of my time at a place called Nicollet Mall, a street with a bunch of stores made for walking. I walked by the Target Center which I think is where the Twins play baseball. I also stumbled upon a Target in the middle of downtown while looking for a bathroom--3 stories. At the end of the day all I wanted was ice cream, but when I stopped at DQ the vanilla machine was broken. It was actually a case of a silver lining because I got to try a new coffee place (Dunn Bros). I got something similar to an iced capp at Tim Hortons but more ice creamy. Today I went to downtown St. Paul. I walked to the Capital which is a grand, beautiful building. There's also a nice grassy area out front where people were eating lunch. It's funny how the Mississippi is everywhere here. It cuts through St. Paul like it does Minneapolis. There's a nice bridge in St. Paul to walk over it and you can even climb down to some kind of island/park area. I spent about an hour in St. Paul and then headed back home because it looked like rain.
I don't think I have gotten on a light rail once that arrived at the scheduled time. In Olso, I would be running to the train and know exactly how much time before it left without me. Here the trains are subject to traffic patterns, while in Norway they were not. The light rail is really nice, though. The trains remind me of the trains in Olso, a little less space but basically the same. You might be wondering, aren't all subway trains very similar? No, no they aren't...at least not in Europe. I'm going to have to try a bus soon. Maybe another day.
Last night I met two of Meghan's friends and we all went to trivia. It was really fun, though we didn't do so hot on the trivia. I do count myself personally responsible for one correct answer!
Sunday I went to the event that I had mentioned earlier, "Open Streets." One of my cohort members went with me and we probably walked about half way, maybe less. It was really long! The annoying thing was that the vendors were only set up outside their businesses so if it was all houses along that part of the street, all you saw were houses. It was a very nice day and I did get a free massage and posture check by a chiropractor/acupuncturist/massage therapist office. Turns out my right leg is shorter then my left. We also stopped for pizza, which is always great. I am really starting to miss Eds though :(
Sorry if this post is a little scattered brained. I'm working my way through Season 2 of Orange is the New Black ;)
Okay..let's see about some pictures!
I don't think I have gotten on a light rail once that arrived at the scheduled time. In Olso, I would be running to the train and know exactly how much time before it left without me. Here the trains are subject to traffic patterns, while in Norway they were not. The light rail is really nice, though. The trains remind me of the trains in Olso, a little less space but basically the same. You might be wondering, aren't all subway trains very similar? No, no they aren't...at least not in Europe. I'm going to have to try a bus soon. Maybe another day.
Last night I met two of Meghan's friends and we all went to trivia. It was really fun, though we didn't do so hot on the trivia. I do count myself personally responsible for one correct answer!
Sunday I went to the event that I had mentioned earlier, "Open Streets." One of my cohort members went with me and we probably walked about half way, maybe less. It was really long! The annoying thing was that the vendors were only set up outside their businesses so if it was all houses along that part of the street, all you saw were houses. It was a very nice day and I did get a free massage and posture check by a chiropractor/acupuncturist/massage therapist office. Turns out my right leg is shorter then my left. We also stopped for pizza, which is always great. I am really starting to miss Eds though :(
Sorry if this post is a little scattered brained. I'm working my way through Season 2 of Orange is the New Black ;)
Okay..let's see about some pictures!
View of the capital from the train station
Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis
St. Paul view from the bridge
Campus flowers
Prospect Park community gardens I stumbled upon on a walk
Some houses in Prospect Park
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