Aunt Katy and Ouest hanging out on Grandpa’s always impeccable grass.
The neighbor’s passion fruit vine has climbed over the wall and into one of our patios.
Although I’m not sure they are going to last long by the looks of it.
It got all the way down into the high 60’s one day and we were hit with a nice hail storm. About as close to snowfall as we’re ever likely to get here in San Miguel.
Ali and the kids spotted a skink. They remind me of the salamanders we used to go out and catch at will in any basement window well when I was a kid. Must be forty years since I’ve seen either in MN.
Beautiful day to see the Willow Falls at Willow River State Park.
She’s been sitting on my feet since the kids left.
When nobody can leave the airport because the payment system goes down. Welcome home!
No expat ever returns from a Stateside visit without some extra luggage. And yes, we still rock the plastic bins for luggage (drill a few holes around the edge and secure with zip ties). This must be our oldest travel hack. One-tenth the price of a piece of luggage, and can actually serve another use when you’re done. If you don’t need it, just set it on the curb and it’s gone in five minutes. You get some dirty looks from airline gate agents, but it’s well worth it.
The kids came bearing gifts for Za. Not me.
6 Comments on “Minnesota Goodbye”
Are bins considered oversized luggage? I will need to tote some cookware and small appliances when I travel soon, and I always travel carry on only so not familiar with checking a bag in the last 10 years or so.
Heavy baggage is generally 50 lbs or 30ish kilos. I don’t know about oversizes. The airline websites can tell you hopefully not too hidden.
Hi Lesley, the 20 gallon storage totes I use are within normal airline checked luggage dimensions of 62 linear inches (Length + Width + Height). Under $10 for luggage! Make sure you drill holes and secure with zip ties so they don’t pop open. https://www.target.com/p/20gal-latching-storage-tote-brightroom/-/A-94948919?preselect=89977301#lnk=sametab
I’ve wrapped things in a shipping blanket and then wrapped tons of tape around it. Very secure and pretty damage proof.
As long as weight and dimensions are within limits, it’s good to go.
Really enjoyed the mix of Minnesota & Mexico pix! 🙂
Thanks as always for letting us tag along on your family’s adventures!
I’m sure Za is glad everyone is together again!
Goodonyas! Life as it comes! Well done!