As we left the highway for gas, I noticed that the power steering and brakes were not working. We were able to get the vehicle to a garage and have the belts replaced. We were then on our way across the Mississippi River, and into Minnesota.
We decided to take a scenic route to the campground. This was a mistake from a practical standpoint, because there was a
poorly marked detour that took us in a different drection. I'm still glad we left the interstate, because this area of Minnesota is very scenic.
The underlying geology has produced caves and other karst topography. There are limestone bluffs overlooking the Root River. There are farms as far as the eye can see. We encountered a rainstorm which produced a complete rainbow.
Finally, we reached our destination for the night. It is a small, well-shaded campground. Tomorrow, we plan on touring Mystery Cave and historic Forestville. We will stay two nights here, before moving on to South Dakota.
