13 October 2023

A Minnesota Welcome of Friends and Traditions

The first full day in Minnesota greeted us with a classic rainy, grey morning. The weather set a cozy tone for a day that turned out to be full of wonderful surprises and treasured traditions.

The rain this morning washed-out all hopes of a photoshoot!

First, an unexpected lunch at Pike and Pint led to a happy reunion with cousins Shawn and Nancy; we hadn't anticipated seeing.

What are the Odds!?
Picking-up lunch at the Pike and Pint, Denis and I
encountered our cousins eating lunch.

hen, in the evening, we headed out for a meal that is a non-negotiable requirement for any trip here. As I always say, no visit is truly complete without fried chicken at Chet's Lakeside Inn on the shores of Lake Irene. It was the perfect way to gather the family and kick things off before the main cousins' lunch.

Family Dinner of Chicken at Chet's!

Wherever you are today, may your path be filled with happy traditions and even happier surprises.

Don Bergquist – 13 October 2023 – Alexandria, MN, USA

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