Departure Dinner

The whole crew enjoying a farewell dinner before we all departed.

 All good trips must eventually come to an end, and we marked the occasion with a final family dinner at the Boulder Tap House in Alexandria.

Pike and Pint Reunion

 After a morning of climbing at Inspiration Peak, we had certainly worked up an appetite. We headed over to the Pike and Pint in Alexandria for a well-deserved lunch. It was a great opportunity to sit down and catch up with my brother, Denis, and my cousin, Shawn. Good food and even better company are what these trips are all about.

Sunrise Glow in Alex

 A quiet hotel room and a new window to look out of. There’s a simple pleasure in watching the sun come up in a different town.

The sun peeking over the horizon just after 7:30 this morning.

​ This morning, the sky over Alexandria, Minnesota, put on a vibrant, fiery display, offering a warm and colorful start to a day full of family and reunion.

​Wherever you are today, I hope your morning started with a little bit of color.

Don Bergquist – 10 October 2025 – Alexandria, Minnesota, USA

A Minnesota Reunion

 The main event of the day was a wonderful get-together for the Korkowski Cousins' Luncheon at The Old Mill in Urbank, but the journey there and back was an adventure in itself. We took a road trip through the heart of Minnesota, soaking in the gorgeous autumn colors.

A Day with Family

A great lunch catching up with my
brother Denis (left) and my cousin Shawn (right).

A Long Day's Journey into Light

The day begins at "butt ugly early o'clock"
on the way to the airport.

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!