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| The day begins at "butt ugly early o'clock" on the way to the airport. |
Some travel days start at what can only be described as "butt ugly early o'clock." This was one of them, beginning with a dark, pre-dawn drive to the airport to catch the first flight out to Minnesota.
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| Waiting for departure as the sun comes up over the Front Range. |
The great advantage of such an early start, however, is arriving in Alexandria at a reasonable hour. It even left enough time for a swim and a much-needed nap before evening.
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| A few hours and a nap later, a lovely autumn evening in Alexandria, MN. |
That rest was crucial, because the day wasn't over. As darkness fell, we headed out to Runestone Park in Kensington in the hopes of catching a celestial spectacle, and we were not disappointed. The Aurora Borealis put on a breathtaking show, with curtains of green and red light shimmering in the northern sky. It was a truly magical experience and the perfect reward for a very long day of travel.
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| The show begins. The first faint signs of the Aurora Borealis from Runestone Park. |
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| The colors growing stronger as the display intensified. |
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| The moon and the Northern Lights putting on a spectacular celestial show. |
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| A rare treat: catching the elusive red hues of the aurora. |
Wherever your road takes you today, I hope the journey is as rewarding as the destination.
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