DAY 18

Left this morning under beautiful sunny skies and comfortable temps. We backed tracked just a bit to get headed in the right direction and soon found ourselves on the Great River Road or at least that’s what the sign said, I still couldn’t see the river although we did cross it a few times.

We rode southeast roughly following the river towards Minneapolis past farms, forests, and lots of lakes, after all it is Minnesota. We stopped at a small store and their live bait section was larger than the combined candy, chips, and soft drinks.. Of course they also had a winch in the parking lot to hang your deer and get a photo op. Passed lots of resorts getting ready for the summer season.

Jumped on the highway to get around Minneapolis then back onto the river road. Stopped for the night in Red Wing MN just down the road from the shoe factory at the River View Inn. This is where Highway 61 becomes the Minnesota River Road.

Met and old friend, Gary, for dinner and reminiscing had a great visit over all too soon.
On down the river tomorrow for at least a few more days before we turn for home with mixed emotions.

Map of todays ride: http://goo.gl/maps/MY5S