The Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see 

The Basilica of St. Mary

in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The details were endless.  

You could think you noticed everything then realize you probably only seen half of everything!

The first Basilica of America

It definitely takes you back even before entering doors!

I know what it takes to operate a small country Church, but cannot

imagine what it takes to maintain this master piece!

Unfortunately I didn't get to hear the bells ringing or the organ playing.

Close your eyes and imagine the gong!

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Mississippi River in Minneapolis

Just like advertisements along a roadway, the Mississippi River also provides ample

opportunity for some advertising.  

In downtown Minneapolis you can see the many places that have been staple

for years and years!

--North Star Blankets  (woolen mill)

Pillsbury has to get their mid west grains moving on the river!

Gold medal flour

The flour comes in handy for that great homemade pie!

The mighty Mississippi is not to be contended!

You can walk across the fierce water on the stone arch bridge and get an eyeful

of the grain mills and the locks.

Cross over from Minneapolis to St. Paul!

I'm still amazed to see waterfalls on the Mississippi!

It just goes to show - I have so much more to learn!

Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN

I've been lucky enough to see the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri and New Orelans, Louisiana.  This time I was amazed yet again by the river in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This time I was able to see one of the locks and falls on the river.

..an engineer marvel!

You can see the river swiftly running between Minneapolis and St. Paul on the left

and the locks on the right.  

River taming isn't for the meek!

Keeping the water where it should be and keeping the

 boats/barges going up or down river is a full time job!

The Stone Arch bridge in the background is a great place to walk across

the Mississippi and see the locks from all sides.  

This isn't the usual picture when you imagine what the Mississippi looks like.

There's always a surprise around every bend in life!

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