Bank Vault Built in 1916 - Merchant's Bank

From Kasson to Winona, Minnesota

Cycling into Winona, we stopped at the Maritime Art Museum along the Mississippi and then continued onto the levee before reaching our final destination. Winona is located on a sandbar in the Mississippi. You can tell by this photo that we are happy to be here. Tomorrow is our day off, and I can tour the "Stained Glass Capital of the Nation" on foot.

For My Bicycle Collection - Elegant Lady Statue

While walking through Winona this evening, I was amazed to see such charming homes. This "find" was on a porch on Main Street as we walked to the lake.

The Nina and the Pinta in Port on the Mississippi River

Upon our arrival, we cycled to the levee to see the replicas of these historic ships.

First Spotting of the Mississippi River

From Faribault to Kasson, Minnesota

We had an early start today, even though it was a short 46 mile ride. We started early because the heat index was 100. The winds were out of the south and in our face with gusts of 20-30 MPH; thunderstorms were predicted in the late afternoon. Lunch was at 11 a.m. and we had lots of extra time to hang out in Mantorville at the farmer's market. Notice that I am carrying corn on my bike to eat later upon our arrival in Kasson.

Tasting Raw Fresh Corn - Ziva and Ken