We traveled bck to Minneapolis with a couple of stops along the North Shore, mainly to see Split Rock Lighthouse from the "scenic overlook" and a view of Duluth from high up on the hill.

Photo of Split Rock Lighthouse in 1973:

For comparison, a photo of Split Rock Lighthouse in 2019, from the same spot:

Lake Superior's North Shore:

Duluth:

It was late when we arrived at Minneapolis. Mary Helen was thrilled to see us, but Edwin pouted for a while before he was cuddly again.

It was good to see the children again. Merodie had kept a tiny notebook, not unlike the one I took on the canoe trip, with a diary of their days. It was fun to read with them the descriptions of what they did with their new friends.

We all went camping at Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls, MN for one night before our family departed for Illinois. Paul and Merodie had a big green canvas family tent. It was really neat to see the children together and to realize that we were making lifetime friends through this experience.