Tag: #northfield

15 June 2018

Goodbye to Red Wing from the Memorial Bluff overlooking this town. In the distance you can see the red dragon on the houseboat, in the marina, I was introduced to an incerator toilet.

Red Wing shoe Company was founded in the town of the same name.

On to Northfield famous for the infamous Jesse James’ and the bank of his last bank robbery. You have to imagine horses and not cars out the front.

The Cannon River flows through Northfield.

Reconciliatin Park in Mankato is dedicated to 38 Indian Warriors who were hanged near this site in 1862,by the government. The buffalo repreesnts the spiritual survival of the Dakota people.

Down the road is Minneopea Falls where I appreciated the spray of water as it was quite hot in Mankato 37C (98F).

The Minneopea State Park has a reserve with bison. I did find them but wonder if you can see them.

I found a lovely airbnb in a town called Sleepy Eye, named after a Sioux, Chief Sleepy Eye (he had a droopy lid). The town did not habe much to see as lmost all the roads were being dug up, but I stayed in the best Airbnb home eve. My hosts Janet and Bruce have the most beautifully decorated home I have enjoyed. I thank them for their wonderful hospitality.