Thursday, August 12, 2010


headed to what the locals refer to Uptown in Minneapolis. this part of the city is overloaded with flavor and spice, and i am speaking about the people in general. there is a strong Latin and west African (Ethiopian?) influence in these parts. block to block congestion, but not in a bad way. store fronts in native languages, markets and sidewalk eateries full of wonderful smells that intoxicate the senses.
we will venture out to find a local Ethiopian restaurant today i am sure. Spanish music blaring from storefronts and dropped cars, each block different than the last but full of God's wonderful people. the west African women here are mainly draped in bold rich colors, with only their quite beautiful faces peeking out from their head dresses. it is a sight to see them walking in unison amongst the backdrop of concrete and graffiti.
many times B and i have remained silent watching the parade of colors flowing elegantly in front of Bluequisha. these women deserve such pause.
Finally found Lake Calhoun, a series of lakes one of the locals had told us about. wow..wow..and wow.
B and i have a thing for water, and i am so glad i am traveling with someone who loves nature just as much as i do.
i would equate Lake Calhoun to Austin's Town Lake...but cleaner and prettier x 10. water so clear, you can see the fish that nibble on ya lol.
something quite special about swimming at sunset...just ask B how special it was :)

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