Started in: Minneapolis, MN
Ended in: Duluth, MN
Total Distance: 157 miles
So I will update this later, but we stopped back at Five Watt Coffee for a coffee soda, WiFi and work time. Internet has been so spotty this last week, I just wanted to throw this out there: lots of photos uploaded and some backed up blog entries!
Quick route update... we tragically realized that getting to Isle Royale will be impossible, as the boats that run there are both infrequent and sold out. My naivete led me to believe this would like Mackinac with constant service to the island, but alas, no dice. We modified our plans to hang out in the Upper Peninsula more, but this was definitely a blow. We'll get it next time.
Update... Before we headed out of Minneapolis (hopefully to come back! There was so much here!), we stopped at Kyatchi across the street from Five Watt, as our sushi itch had not yet been scratched from the night before. Four things: 1) This place was delicious, 2) the waiter gave a really sarcastic response to R when she asked if they had spicy rolls. He said, "We don't do American-style spicy rolls. There is wasabi but we're more traditional Japanese." Right? Coming from a white waiter at a restaurant with a mostly white staff, the snottiness about authenticity was awkward. Also, they served hot dogs. 3) The happy hour deals were a steal. We walked out there full for less than $25 with apps. 4) Whatever Kara Age is fried in to make it so crispy but still gluten free is a miracle, because that was amazing.
After Minneapolis, we head to our campground outside of Duluth. It was part of a large complex with a bar, basketball courts, rentals of lake gear. Also it was hopping as at the lodge was a class reunion and a wedding. I must say, I did appreciate this place. And the guy who ran it was really nice as he rode me around the complex in a golf cart to show me where everything was and to get me checked in. It was like St. Louis all over again!