One thing I can always count on for our trips is that Patrice will find something interesting to do. They don’t always work out but usually they do. For example last night she found “Taste of Minnesota”. Although we didn’t spend a lot of time there it was interesting. She also found a show for us to see at the Guthrie theater.
The theater is named after Sir William Tyrone Guthrie who was an Irish director who as evidenced by his knighthood was quite accomplished. Apparently in 1959 he took out an ad in the drama section of the New York Times looking for a community interested in developing a residence theater. He was contacted by the people of Minneapolis and in 1963 the theater was completed. Guthrie worked as the art director for a number of years. He died in 1969 but the theater and his legacy live on.
Last night we saw “The Little Shop of Horrors” at the Guthrie. We got great seats for the very modest price of $36. The production was excellent and best of all Charlie had a good time. The theater was walking distance from our hotel so we got a chance work off some of the calories from our dinner at Murray’s.
Breakfast this morning was at the Hen House Eatery (114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402). The place came recommended by the same friend who recommended Murray’s. Breakfast was great. We had an apple cinnamon roll as a starter. I also had oatmeal to pretend I was being healthy.
Enough about food, today was about baseball. We were fortunate to see the Astros play the Twins at Target Field today. Everything went smoothly, the seats were perfect, and it was a great game. Unfortunately the Twins won with a walk off home run. At least the majority of the fans left the stadium happy even if we didn’t. Actually Patrice was happy. She got a lot of reading done and the game didn’t go extra innings.
I mentioned yesterday that today was going to be a happy and sad day. The sad part is that we had to say goodbye to Charlie. We took him to the airport to fly home because tomorrow he starts baseball camp.
Delta would not let both of us go to the gate with him. Just wait until Delta’s public relations department realizes that Robert Reiss posted on his travel blog that he hates Delta. I’m sure some heads will roll. Sorry if you think I have become a power monger since my blog has become so popular. Yes, the power of being an “influencer” has gone to my head.
The only thing more annoying than Delta is TSA. They insisted that I take off my sandals and go through the scanner barefooted. To add to the absurdity in 55 days when I turn 75 I will no longer have to remove my shoes to go through security. America, do you feel safer now? Remember I am the guy who in addition to wanting to go through the scanner while wearing his sandals is the same person who tried to smuggle an unopened box of toothpaste through the airport security in Pellston, Michigan. Should they put me on the “No-Fly” list?
Although saying goodbye was a sad moment we did get to go back to our hotel room and use that gorgeous bed for something other than sleeping. As you know 70 is the new 50 and we are both physically active so we looked forward to the alone time so we could…… you know. See below.
Patrice and I return home tomorrow. I’ll have my usual final post of the trip with interesting photos we have collected.
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