the birthplace of america

saw a billboard on the interstate for THE SCANDINAVIAN GIFT SHOP - DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA. had to pull over. so, ya, alexandria, mn. not much to write home about. didn't see the gift shop but i did find this giant statue. apparently, the vikings founded america in alexandria, mn; no dates given. i was unaware of that. after the fact, i realized i should've taken a picture of me humping his leg or looking up his skirt, at least. next time.