Monday, April 22, 2013

April 2013 The Mississippi River

Mid April and there is still snow on the ground, but Saturday brought a truly lovely day with warmish weather and blue sky, which we have not seen much of this month.
Saturday's hike was along the Mississippi River below downtown St. Paul starting under the High Bridge and then up to see the newly renovated Union Depot, and a stop for lunch and a bit of shopping in town, before returning to our cars.

I loved the architecture and the contrast of white snow and blue sky.  It was fun to see farmers at the farmer's market - even though there were no plants or vegetables in sight.

The steps to the river from the Science Museum were closed for the winter but Bea led us through the parking garage and safely back on our route to our cars at the river below.