Marion always has time off during MEA and normally we find somewhere to go and simply enjoy eachother's company. So nice to get away from it all.
Well, this year Doug kept it all a secret until it all happened. First we went to Hutchinson and had breakfast with Marion's mother who didn't know we were going to be there and Lynette - Marion's sister who was in on the plan. Then we headed for Lafayette to see Doug's Mom. Then we headed down hwy. 19. Through Winthrop, Gaylord, Henderson and on to Northfield stopping for an ice cream cone. Then back on the road and arriving at our destination Red Wing. We stayed two nights at the Pratt Taber Inn. A B&B that has become our favorite. A beautiful house with woodwork that is beyond belief and a hostess (Deb) who is so fun we felt like we were visiting an old friend! Thanks Deb! Deb was in on the secret also.
We took in the beautiful Fall colors, Fantastic Downtown Red Wing, the paddleboat American Queen (out of New Orleans), National Eagle Center in Wabasha and most small town shops along Lake Pepin. The weather was great and the colors were at their peak!
After Red Wing we headed for Summit Ave. in St. Paul where we walked looking at the beautiful homes and fall colors. We stayed at the Capitol Hill B&B, ate at W.A. Frost and Co. and enjoyed an evening at the Ordway.
It was a Great Magical Mystery Tour!
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