After a fine storm intercept of a nearby squall line, the skies cleared from the west, and we headed to the International Peace Garden for an afternoon tour. The storms left behind refreshing, rain-cooled air and a wondrous parkland virtually devoid of people. Essentially, we had parts of two nations to ourselves--sometimes standing in both countries at once--no passport needed! We drove along the park's well-maintained roadways that extend over a mile into each nation, and walked the well-maintained gardens, stopping for photography of course. For any of our friends who may find themselves with some time off in northern North Dakota or southern Manitoba during the warm season, this is a fine way to spend a few hours. Here is a selection of our favorite scenes from that splendid afternoon...

Purple columbine	Middle fountain from directly on the U.S.-Canada line; storm clouds departing	Prairie smoke after the rain	Aspen trunks in dappled sunlight
Gazebo in the woods	Cinquefoils	Lupines	Front (east) fountain, standing on the border
Peace Towers from chapel entrance, standing in two nations at once	Lilac--strong, dreamy scent!	Raindrops linger on the leaves	On the Canadian side: Lake Stormon (where it had been stormin')
Flowers spotlit in sunshine	Rear (west) fountain, standing atop the border	Sunlit spruce bough	Pair of white flower clusters
Another fragrant lilac	The Ten Commandments--so wonderful to see!	Strands of purple with ladybug	Peace towers from astride the international border, looking straight up

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