Day 21: 9/16/06

Finally, a full rest day. Our excuse? There is no way we could have passed through the Twin Cities without taking time out to hang out with family and friends. They NEVER would have forgiven us. (Really, our bodies NEEDED a break)Our parents made the trip from Winona to the Twin Cities, so we were able to celebrate their birthdays with them.

We also took this opportunity to check in on the beard-growing competition. Joe thought he had won, but then our dad was a late entry. Ben won the best Magnum P.I. mustache-growing competition.
Although zonked from 500-plus miles paddled, we enjoy a few adult beverages on a patio with friends and family. We quickly find out that although our muscles have gotten bigger, our tolerance of alcohol has not. One pint of beer makes us sleepy.