Our second visit of the year to the city of Duluth, Minnesota — and this time we were able to spend time sight-seeing, biking and visiting with old friends. All in all, a delightful weekend. Here are a few photo memories of the fun we had…

Dinner at Thai Krathong: lots of curry and coconut milk, two of my favorite ingredients!

Sand dunes along the Lake Superior shoreline

Headed back to our campsite, we met a quick rain-shower …

… And watched the sun set behind the western hills.

Quick stop to pick up a couple of necessities, and then back to the campsite to get a good night’s sleep in preparation for the big day tomorrow…

Early the next morning, Dad spotted these geese enjoying the sunrise from the St. Louis River.

After a good breakfast, we rode our bikes to the Munger Trailhead, where we met up with about twenty other cyclists for the real purpose of the trip: participating in the annual Bike-For-Life event, sponsored by Duluth’s Pro-Life Action Ministries organization.

Fifteen miles, mostly uphill — but lunch awaited us at the end! Then, with full bellies and newfound energy, we enjoyed the fifteen miles downhill back to the Trailhead. But there were a few sights to stop and admire on the way…

… Like this rocky cliff face! The wild teenagers have to do a little rock-climbing…

Amanda, Katelyn and Erica, who found, after the 30-mile ride, that they still had enough energy to visit two more Duluth area attractions: the Rose Garden and Enger Tower!…

Ah, the Rose Garden! What a delightful place. Everything was in full, brilliant bloom.

The fountain is beautiful, but look at that sky behind it. What a glorious day!

I stepped in a puddle and had to remove my sandals so they would dry. Can you believe it — this shot is entirely natural! No posing involved.

After supper, we visited Enger Tower. Some people climbed to the top. Some did not. ‘Hem.

One of the Some People Who Climbed captured this image of the harbor at dusk.

Another night’s rest, and we were ready for one more adventure before heading home — a tour of the world-famous Glensheen Mansion. That house was really something. Unfortunately, no photographs were allowed to be taken inside the house — they want you to come and see the grandeur for yourself. And, really, I suppose a photograph wouldn’t do justice to the gilded ceiling, marble-inlaid furniture, or any of the other costly and rare treasures displayed throughout the mansion.

Exploring a tunnel through which flowed a little stream, on the grounds of Glensheen Mansion.