Monday, July 28, 2014

Our trip to Minnesota July 4th

Hello!

I had to go back to my last post July 4th 2014 to see what I was up to, where I was at, and what was going on. It has been a bit, so here we go!

We flew back to Minnesota July 4th. Ok, never flying on the Holiday again! Right before we left, security got ramped up, and yes, I was pin pointed by TSA. At the Liberia Airport I was pulled aside for a search before I got on the airplane. Patted down, and my carry on was looked through. That was not so bad. Just frustrating because I KNEW I had nothing to hide.

Dallas....to catch our connecting flight. Oh yes, I got pulled aside again. This time, not so nicely. The lady that searched me was not so nice and very aggressive. It did not help that by this time I totally lost it emotionally. Yes, I did. Gone gone gone......$400 prescription glasses scratched, and two of our computer monitors, totally spider webbed and cracked.

Never ever traveling that heavy again......ever! Welcome back to the United States.......

Finally, Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. Could not grab our bags fast enough and get outside. Whew! We made it!

We stayed a few nights in the Cities at my sister in laws and then headed up North. We stayed at Black Bear Casino that night, and visited with family and friends. It was a good meeting point! They had the Northwoods Buffet that night, and oh did we eat! Way too much, but that is how it goes when your intake has been so extremely different. They had everything we were missing! Probably could have lived without it, but it was there. Another lesson learned!

Off to the cabin on Stone Lake in Northern Minnesota! So excited to get there...unpack our gear, and relax! We were very blessed that one of Kurt's friends lent us his Cadillac to drive for the week! Not too bad I must say!

Our healing place. Includes outhouse and everything!

Beautiful Big Stone Lake


So good to be back! I thought I would be all tied up in knots returning to Minnesota, actually, I was not. I felt a relaxed easy feeling. All the past issues had been resolved and I could actually enjoy every moment. Finally! It sure was time and well deserved!

The girls each had two friends up to stay with us for 3 of the days we were at the cabin. What a great bunch of girls, 6 total.  No whining, just giggles and lots of fun! Camping, hiking, fishing, paddle boating, swimming, and of course S mores! It was pure joy listening and watching them all do their own thing. The parents behaved, we were seen and not heard....LOL!

My Ante Susie showed up a few times while we were at the cabin. Wonderful to see her and speak with her. She certainly is my Dear One, and one of the last family members I have.

We got to spend a precious week up there, and I am already planning my next trip North in July of 2015!

OK! Heading back to the Twin Cities! More to come! I will break this up a bit so it is not so long to read.

Love from Costa Rica!




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