One last stop to a candy store before taking off! Have I mentioned that we eat candy on road trips? I mean we eat it more than "in moderation." I let them try things they've never had and the little bags are a big thrill. Sour cherry balls rank #1 and shoestring licorice #2.
Driving North to Duluth confirmed two things. First, Minnesota roads are jammed with cars (compared to the rest of our trip). Second, the beautiful view is continually obscured by imposing billboards. Unlike Texas, where billboards sell boobs, boots and whiskey, these were preachy. There were plenty of pro-obesity buffet ads, Lynard Skynard concert locales, and addiction help lines. The Pro-life sector seemed to own the majority, however, which meant a fair share of fetuses stared back at us en route to Moose Lake. Nice.
Minnesota is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” so it was imperative that we visit one. I needed dirt anyway. Moose Lake was a warm, grassy spot with just a few families picnicking and playing in the water. We all got our feet wet and soon enough Peanut was missing. Walking around a bend, through the murky marsh, I found her staring into her camera. She was purely delighted having just found a frog!
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