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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons
Sunday, October 16, 2011:  Paula was seen picking an apple from a tree.  Was she in the Garden of Eden?  No, she was at the Afton Apple near Hastings, Minnesota.
They have a sign on the farm to tell you what the weather is like at that moment. 

While there, Mark enjoyed a pumpkin donut while Paula couldn't resist an apple donut.  They also offered apple bratwurst.  A real crowd pleaser. 

Paula is a friend of animals everywhere.  She fed this Llama at the apple farm. 
Then it was off to Stillwater, Minnesota, to see the bridge to Wisconsin and boats on the St. Croix River.
North of Stillwater, there is a lookout where visitors can see down river.  
Still further north along the St. Croix River, they stopped at Taylor's Falls where rock climbers were busy practicing their sport. 
There is a stern-wheel ferry that takes people on rides on the river....in this case it was into the setting sun.

It reminded Mark and Paula of Mark Twain.
Quote of the day: A St. Croix River drive is a fun trip.  Mark < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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