Park Point Beach Duluth MN
So one of the few places on our trip that C really wanted to visit Park Point Beach in Duluth. It is apparently the largest freshwater sand bar in the world. I am so glad he was sure to see … Continue reading
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Brighton Beach, Duluth MN
We as a family went on a family trip to the Duluth and North Shore area last summer. There were so many places we visited and still never exhausted the options. Brighton Beach is one of the places we enjoyed … Continue reading
Nine Mile Creek
On an afternoon where C and I really wanted to take a walk in nature but didn’t want to travel far, we landed at Nine Mile Creek and joined at 106th Street in Bloomington. This is a popular trail with … Continue reading
Brownie Lake
So back in the US, we decided to take a much smaller walk around Brownie Lake in Minneapolis. It is just north of Cedar Lake on the Chain of Lakes and a good way to spend a bit of an … Continue reading
Steam Train Family Trip
Seeing as the kiddos really grew an appreciation for train travel while on our trip, family decided to gather for a gentle steam train trip in the countryside starting at the Cheltenham. I am so glad we did. Back home … Continue reading
London Natural History Museum
Two things before I start. Yes, get the day passes. If you travel with kids, go to the wide doors with the attendant. The second bit of advice also applied to all the train stations with ticket doors in the … Continue reading
Walk around Central London UK
We as a family spent a very full day navigating the underground and busses to a few very touristy places the kiddos wanted to see: Big Ben, the Paddington Statue, Hyde Park and the Natural History Museum. I will share … Continue reading
Church in Mitchel Troy, Wales
Not too far from Monmouth is the village of Mitchel Troy. This small village has an old but active church, Church of St. Michael and All Angels, and a rather large playground adjacent which was perfect for the kiddos to … Continue reading
Walk around Monmouth, Wales
Monmouth is a decent size town with many of the amenities one would need. The bustling High Street/main street is an easy walk and has experienced a few changes since the last time we visited. On one end of the … Continue reading
Southerndown Beach/Dunraven Bay
Southern Down beach as I know it, Dunraven Bay as it is officially known, is one of my favorite beaches in the UK. Most of that might be down to fond memories over the years that have been created with … Continue reading
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