Let’s be honest: we did not want to leave. Monday morning was slow. We dragged our feet—and paws—getting up late, taking a leisurely loop around the Sheraton’s dog path, and barely making it to breakfast before the doors closed. (Kenobi handled the delay with his usual charm and patience, though he did shoot me a... Continue Reading →
Sunday, June 29 – Sunny Skies, Splashing Tails, and a Stroll Down Memory Lane
After a full night of deep sleep and stormy dreams (thanks, tornado sirens), Kenobi and I slept in until after 9 a.m., which may be a record on this trip. We woke up slow and happy, the sun already high and the skies perfectly clear—a true Minneapolis summer morning. We made our way to Rustica Bakery, because... Continue Reading →
Adventure Prep & Trail Dreams: North Shore, Here We Come!
Alright folks, the countdown is on and the pre-adventure hustle is in full swing! Right now, it's all the less-than-glamorous-but-totally-necessary stuff—washing out the backpack bladder, airing out the hiking and camping gear that still smells like last summer (and other stuff), and saying goodbye to socks with more holes than fabric... you get the idea.... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 