Joe and I have traveled through so much rain for the last several days - drizzle to moderate rain, wearing winter gear and using lap blankets and gloves.  For the most part the roads have been rural passing through Minnesota farmland with glacial lakes, swamps and kettle ponds - small depressions that have filled with water over time.  It is amazing to see the ever changing landscape created by glacial activity, some areas affected by several periods of glacial activity.  The many lakes attract all types of waterfowl from Canadian geese to ducks of several species and ospreys, eagles and loons.  Loons have the most amazing beauty with spots and a haunting call that is truly unique.

I am posting in a library at the moment and they need the room I am using so I will close for now and move to another location in the library to continue the posting.