June 24, 2008
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Before flying back to Dallas, I had a chance to spend a few hours wandering the streets and parks of Minneapolis. Luckily, Minneapolis has a well planned out transit system which can take you to any part of the city tight from the airport. The tram is safe, fairly new, and takes you to the most popular tourist sites.
When I got to the airport I decided to go to the Mall of America, which was about a 5 minute tram ride to the west of the airport (I think).
Once there, I was surprised by how HUGE the mall was.... although the mall is no longer the largest in America, (that title now belongs to King of Prussia in Penn.), it is known for it's amazing theme park. Nickelodeon now sponsors the themepark and has renamed it to Nikelodeon Universe. The Mall of America is very kid friendy and a must for any family.
After not spending any money at the mall (sorry Vanessa), I needed to go out and get some fresh air. I jumped onto the Tram and headed towards the Minnehaha Falls.
After hiking through the park, I came across the falls. They were amazing. The falls are only active during the summer when the glacial snow melts and pours into the Mississippi River. Minnehaha comes from the Native American Dakota language meaning Water Fall.
After a few photo ops I hopped back onto the tram and headed back to the airport to fly home.
This weekend ----> Denver, Colorado. Stay Tuned.
When I got to the airport I decided to go to the Mall of America, which was about a 5 minute tram ride to the west of the airport (I think).
Once there, I was surprised by how HUGE the mall was.... although the mall is no longer the largest in America, (that title now belongs to King of Prussia in Penn.), it is known for it's amazing theme park. Nickelodeon now sponsors the themepark and has renamed it to Nikelodeon Universe. The Mall of America is very kid friendy and a must for any family.
After not spending any money at the mall (sorry Vanessa), I needed to go out and get some fresh air. I jumped onto the Tram and headed towards the Minnehaha Falls.
After hiking through the park, I came across the falls. They were amazing. The falls are only active during the summer when the glacial snow melts and pours into the Mississippi River. Minnehaha comes from the Native American Dakota language meaning Water Fall.
After a few photo ops I hopped back onto the tram and headed back to the airport to fly home.
This weekend ----> Denver, Colorado. Stay Tuned.
June 21, 2008
Duluth, Minnesota
This weekend I'm in Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth is by far one of the most unique cities I have visited. It seems like your average Midwestern town, but deep inside, Duluth is simply "something else". Besides the faint "awkward" vibe in the air, I fell in love with the scenery, and the location.
Duluth is located on the shores of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. As you drive inland, the elevation drastically rises (perfect for sledding in the winter.) The roads are steep, but the homes have amazing views of the lake. Would not mind living here if the temperature would not fall to -30 degrees in the winter.
Duluth is known for having some of the harshest weather in the country. We were lucky to have perfect weather this weekend. We got rained on during the marathon for a few minutes, but nothing major.
The skywalk system in Duluth is known to be one of the best in the country. You can go to any part of downtown without ever stepping a foot outside a building. This is perfect for those freezing days. The longest part of the skywalk crosses over Interstate 35!, connecting downtown with the convention center. Amazing.
I also had a little free time to go geocaching in one of the hills. Pretty nice views. Even caught a rainbow on the lake!
June 18, 2008
Update..
Forgot about my blog for a while.
I have been so busy the past few weeks... and I didn't have a camera, so updating my blog would be pointless without any pictures.
I am still on the road with Crocs. I will be in Duluth this upcoming weekend for Grandma's Marathon. After that I will fly out to Denver for a Danskin Triathalon. Then off to Mexico City!
I moved into my new house here in Dallas where I will be spending most of the summer.
I recently bought something that I have unnecessarily put off for the past few months. I got myself a Canon Rebel XT DSLR. Thats dork lingo for a new camera. I love it.
I also have a new Macbook that Dieste hooked me up with. I will be doing a lot of shooting and uploading because of this. So don't worry, my blog will begin buzzing once more.
So what is Dieste ?
During the week (Mon-Wed), I am working at a Hispanic Ad Agency in Dallas called Dieste Harmel & Partners. Dieste is the largest Hispanic Ad Agency in the U.S. and has won numerous amount of awards. I am working as an Art Director for a few months until school starts in the Fall. After I graduate I plan on continuing my advertising career at Dieste.
So basically my time consists of Dieste on Mon-Wed, Fly out Wed night, Crocs on Thursday - Sunday, Fly back to Dallas on Sunday Night. Repeat.
Yea.. hectic, but no complaints here, I love both equally.
I have been so busy the past few weeks... and I didn't have a camera, so updating my blog would be pointless without any pictures.
I am still on the road with Crocs. I will be in Duluth this upcoming weekend for Grandma's Marathon. After that I will fly out to Denver for a Danskin Triathalon. Then off to Mexico City!
I moved into my new house here in Dallas where I will be spending most of the summer.
I recently bought something that I have unnecessarily put off for the past few months. I got myself a Canon Rebel XT DSLR. Thats dork lingo for a new camera. I love it.
I also have a new Macbook that Dieste hooked me up with. I will be doing a lot of shooting and uploading because of this. So don't worry, my blog will begin buzzing once more.
So what is Dieste ?
During the week (Mon-Wed), I am working at a Hispanic Ad Agency in Dallas called Dieste Harmel & Partners. Dieste is the largest Hispanic Ad Agency in the U.S. and has won numerous amount of awards. I am working as an Art Director for a few months until school starts in the Fall. After I graduate I plan on continuing my advertising career at Dieste.
So basically my time consists of Dieste on Mon-Wed, Fly out Wed night, Crocs on Thursday - Sunday, Fly back to Dallas on Sunday Night. Repeat.
Yea.. hectic, but no complaints here, I love both equally.