We stopped briefly near the fire department museum in Rush City to snack, and to remind ourselves that Devo is a great band. From Rush City we continued northward. In Pine City, we made camp lunch at a picnic table in front of City Hall. An 18 year old in a giant pickup truck showed off the acceleration of his vehicle several times, presumably for our benefit. We rode through Hinkley, Sturgeon Lake, and eventually settled into a municipal campground on the shore of Moose Lake. Important showers were had. “The mosquitoes. Are. Awful,” said the camp host, and he was telling the truth.
The Moose Lake Community Band rocked the amphitheater in the park to the delight of a dozen octogenarians, while a lone 12 year old girl spun mindlessly on a merry-go-round in an attempt to stay awake.
We ate pizza at Poor Garys while debating how poor Gary actually is. Then, like bums often do, we ended the night at a local brewery.
At the brewery, we met a local man who aired out every opinion he’s ever conceived in the course of 2 hours. From him, we learned about Duluth (he hates it), taxation (hates it), square cut pizza (hates it), hot sauce (loves it), and heteronormativity (loves it.)
You all are making great progress.
Hoping you continue to have lots of laughs, good food and a warm place to rest your exhausted bodies.
I love being able to follow your journey- thanks!