Hope you are able to spend some quality time in Chicago too. Despite what outsiders say, Chicago is lovely and we are especially proud of it this time of the year.
Have a wonderful time In Minneapolis and with Alec 😊. Being raised in the Midwest, I too can attest to “Minnesota Nice”, but I think my versus was “Wisconsin Nice”… same vibe but with better beer at the backyard BBQ’s 😉.
*** I absolutely LOVE your writing style and of course your fabulous travel knowledge and culture gifts to provide all of us.
Have a wonderful time Vero! My husband and I spent three years in a Minneapolis when we were first married (I went to law school at the University of Minnesota). We really enjoyed it. I hope Alec does too. “Minnesota nice” is a real thing!
Enjoy your vacation in Minneapolis. I spent a week there last year since I enjoy discovering new cities when I find a cheap airfare. I would recommend that you take the metro down to Mall of America. It is unbelievably large. I recommend you try one of the many restaurants there. It is worth spending some time in St Paul as well, perhaps visit the State Capitol? Bonne vacance!
Bienvenue à Minneapolis! I live here and think it's a great city to visit. If you need suggestions of things to do, check out some of our great art museums (Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the sculpture garden part of the Walker are both free!). Spend time at our lakes or along the Mississippi River, and check out fun neighborhoods like the NE Minneapolis Arts District or Grand or Selby Avenues across the river in St Paul. Bonnes vacances!
Welcome back, Véro! I, too, have never been to Minneapolis, and I look forward to seeing it from your perspective. Enjoy your time with Junior and your friends in Seattle. Bon voyage! 🇺🇸
I won’t be there very long but I know Alec will show me his favorite places. I’ll probably pop by in the Patrons’ private Facebook group now and then. A bientôt.
Enjoy your vacation! Just returned from a week in a half in the French Alps and Bordeaux and loved every minute of it!
Travel is such a gift. I feel blessed to be able to do it so often
Yes, you are right. Travel is a gift. I am enjoying my trip State-side so far.
Hope you are able to spend some quality time in Chicago too. Despite what outsiders say, Chicago is lovely and we are especially proud of it this time of the year.
Merci Mark. Sadly I am only in town for a short while. My last visit dates back to the late 1980s! I have fond memories of it (in spite of the heat.)
Vero,
Have a wonderful time In Minneapolis and with Alec 😊. Being raised in the Midwest, I too can attest to “Minnesota Nice”, but I think my versus was “Wisconsin Nice”… same vibe but with better beer at the backyard BBQ’s 😉.
*** I absolutely LOVE your writing style and of course your fabulous travel knowledge and culture gifts to provide all of us.
Cheers!
Merci beaucoup Jeff. This is a new part of the country for me. Happy to be here for the weekend.
It's my turn to recognize myself in your writing :)
Americanized French woman? Checked!
Self-employed & working 24/7 (and for the most part loving it)? Also checked!
Have a wonderful vacation!
Ha. Thank you for weighing in. Something tells me we will be following each other’s adventures on Substack.
Have a wonderful time Vero! My husband and I spent three years in a Minneapolis when we were first married (I went to law school at the University of Minnesota). We really enjoyed it. I hope Alec does too. “Minnesota nice” is a real thing!
Merci Heather. Alec loves Minneapolis so far. He works a lot but is starting to enjoy what this great city (and area) have to offer. A bientôt!
Enjoy! I love the photo!
Merci beaucoup.
Have a lovely vacation! How about a memoir - you've lived two lives! You have a charming way of writing - I would buy it!
Merci Nina. One day, one day, there will be time to write longer stories. :-) Stay tuned!
Enjoy your vacation in Minneapolis. I spent a week there last year since I enjoy discovering new cities when I find a cheap airfare. I would recommend that you take the metro down to Mall of America. It is unbelievably large. I recommend you try one of the many restaurants there. It is worth spending some time in St Paul as well, perhaps visit the State Capitol? Bonne vacance!
Bonjour DL. Hope you are doing well? Thank you for the recommendation. A bientôt
Bienvenue à Minneapolis! I live here and think it's a great city to visit. If you need suggestions of things to do, check out some of our great art museums (Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the sculpture garden part of the Walker are both free!). Spend time at our lakes or along the Mississippi River, and check out fun neighborhoods like the NE Minneapolis Arts District or Grand or Selby Avenues across the river in St Paul. Bonnes vacances!
Lovely recommendations Becky. Merci beaucoup. Now I kind of wish I stayed in town longer.
J'adore le photo. It would make a lovely painting. Good on you for giving yourself a vacay-lux!
Yes. I talked to the Boss and she agreed to let me go. She said I deserved it ;-)
Excellent, please enjoy the Midwest! It's the best <3
Can’t wait to experience it for a few days. Merci Bob.
Enjoy, you deserve a break!
Merci Laura! (And thank you for your support)
Bonnes vacances Véro!
Merci!
Relish the time to visit with Alec, to relax & unwind but also enjoy the new experiences waiting for you. ❤️
I will do exactly that. Merci Barbara.
Enjoy your vacance!
I am certainly planning to. Merci Liz.
Welcome back, Véro! I, too, have never been to Minneapolis, and I look forward to seeing it from your perspective. Enjoy your time with Junior and your friends in Seattle. Bon voyage! 🇺🇸
I won’t be there very long but I know Alec will show me his favorite places. I’ll probably pop by in the Patrons’ private Facebook group now and then. A bientôt.