A lazy day

Wednesday, 31st August

Today I left CSB SJU. Eric gave me a lift to St. Clud, where I took a bus to Minneapolis. I took Jefferson Bus, which Mattie said is always late (and it was late again). They also expect you to get tags for your bags (which is totally pointless). They also don't tell you this so while I was at the station about 2 hours early, I almost missed the bus because I didn't get tags for the bags (because it didn't say anything about it anywhere on their website or on the ticket). They remind me a little of the Spanish Bus Company, ALSA, who also do things a particular way and everybody is expected to know this without being told anywhere. It is really noticeable that it is African Americans, Latinos and really working class white Americans that take buses. Everybody else drives everywhere. Nowhere in Europe would you see only minorities on public buses.

I got to Minneapolis and I picked up some bus timetables that I may need later. I took the light rail to the airport but I missed the bus so I took a taxi, rather that wait an hour. I arrived at Extended Stay America Hotel in Eagan. This is a great place as it is quite reasonable and you get cooking facilities and a fridge in your room. I decided to make use of these facilities so I went out to look for groceries. I saw 5 restaurants in a row but no grocery store. I finally went to a gas station although they only had pre-made meals. I decided to enjoy my hotel room so I cooked my meal, then took a bath and then spent some time using the wifi connection. Now I'm going to watch some TV. It is nice to have a day doing nothing every once in a while.