Twin City Street Musicians #21

 [Grand Avenue, Saint Paul.]

 [Skyway, Minneapolis.]

 [Victoria, BC.]

 [Downtown, Saint Paul.]

 [Vancouver? Or maybe Seattle.]

 [West 7th Street, Saint Paul.]

 [Lowertown, Saint Paul.]

[Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.]

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