Bemidji, Minnesota

So we were up early Thursday to get the RV into the shop and went to have a long breakfast. The RV was ready to go in just over an hour. We loaded up our groceries and hooked up the CRV just before a thunderstorm hit the area. We got back on US 2 heading east and crossed into Minnesota. We scheduled a short day due to the windshield replacement, so stopped in the quaint town of Bemidji. It is the home of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe. It is also the hometown of Annie Malen, a relative of ours.

The town is situated on a large lake of the same name. We stayed in a small campground just outside of town, near a Wal Mart store. It is becoming our favorite store, since we know we can get anything there.

My string of bad luck continued with my back going out on me Friday morning and the weather continuing to get warmer. The only thing I can do for my back when this happens is to rest it, alternate cold and hot packs and walk as much as possible. After three days, I am almost back to normal.

The weather is the hottest year on record for the state of Minnesota! We are in northern Minnesota and the temperatures were near 100 Saturday. It is projected to cool somewhat over the next few days.