Travel: Winona MN

Two ways to get to Winona from Twin Cities:  buzz 52 to just past Rochester and take a left, or go to Hastings and follow the river for the scenic drive.  Hwy 52 is several miles longer, but overall faster because you can go freeway speed, even 70 mph on the I-90 stretch. Couple minor road work areas at present, but no detours or delays.

Ran 5 miles around Winona Lake, two minutes faster than last year. Most of the north and west sides have a nice, fresh topcoat of tar – as smooth as tar ever gets. Quite a few people out for a early holiday morning.

Checked out Airport Lake at the west end. Got one sunny in a fairly short period. For the adverturesome, Airport Lake has a couple of swinging ropes where you can climb a tree and then Tarzan yourself into the lake (at least the college kids do that).