We have now been away from home and on our epic adventure for 24 days. What a great 24 days it has been. I realize that we now only have two short days of travels remaining before we reach home. And I am coming home a changed person. But I am also coming home a person who is more sure than ever of who she is and what she truly loves in life. Until you travel, how can you be sure that the place that you think you belong and that you think you love is truly the right place for you?
I write you tonight with a view of the Harbor and the Isle Royal Queen. I love this view. I love this place. I love the people here. And after all of my travels, I couldn't imagine a better place to end our journey...because I don't have to do anything to be happy here, I just am happy here.
So after 23 days of travel and constant movement, today I decided we would just be still. We would sit and enjoy the cool, rainy day view, and just be. The girls fully embraced this choice!
But eventually, we did get up and leave the room to take a quick walk around the harbor, to grab a turnover at Jamsen's, and to grab lunch at the Mariner. But I was reminded that nothing is ever quick when I'm here. Invariably I will run into a tourist who will ask about the girls and we'll have a chat about our travels or how much we enjoy coming here or any of a million other topics. Then we'll be on our way only to be stopped by someone else, local or tourist, with more conversation. But eventually, we'll get where we're going...like Jamsen's, and when I walk in, the first question I am asked-so how many dogs do you have with you this time?
But with views like this and such friendly people, I don't mind at all. Plus it's nice to know that I've been here enough that people actually know something about me. It makes me feel like I really do belong.
And finally, an hour after we left for our quick walk, we made the rounds and I finally got to the Mariner to order my lunch, and who should I run into while I'm there?? Scott and Thomas, two of my favorite Yoopers! Scott arrived first and I was happy to get a big hug and chat with him as he gave the girls some love and then, like magic, Thomas showed up too! So of course I got another hug and we chatted about my trip a bit. I was so happy to see them and I even got to meet their adorable pibble, Daisy.
I finally grabbed my lunch to go and headed out toward Great Sand Bay to visit with my good friend and mentor, Bryce. The girls and I were so glad to see Bryce and Zi because we haven't seen them since Easter. I spent a lot of time talking with Bryce before we headed out to the beach for a little walk with the Zi and the girls.
After a nice walk, it was time to say good night to our friends and head back to Copper Harbor for the night. I made a quick stop to pick up dinner at the Eagle Harbor Inn...they have really good pasta... and then we were back in Copper Harbor in time for the sunset.
It was a good day and I look forward to more time in the Harbor tomorrow before we begin our journey Southward to Houghton for our last night on the road. For now, good night from Copper Harbor.
I write you tonight with a view of the Harbor and the Isle Royal Queen. I love this view. I love this place. I love the people here. And after all of my travels, I couldn't imagine a better place to end our journey...because I don't have to do anything to be happy here, I just am happy here.
So after 23 days of travel and constant movement, today I decided we would just be still. We would sit and enjoy the cool, rainy day view, and just be. The girls fully embraced this choice!
But eventually, we did get up and leave the room to take a quick walk around the harbor, to grab a turnover at Jamsen's, and to grab lunch at the Mariner. But I was reminded that nothing is ever quick when I'm here. Invariably I will run into a tourist who will ask about the girls and we'll have a chat about our travels or how much we enjoy coming here or any of a million other topics. Then we'll be on our way only to be stopped by someone else, local or tourist, with more conversation. But eventually, we'll get where we're going...like Jamsen's, and when I walk in, the first question I am asked-so how many dogs do you have with you this time?
But with views like this and such friendly people, I don't mind at all. Plus it's nice to know that I've been here enough that people actually know something about me. It makes me feel like I really do belong.
And finally, an hour after we left for our quick walk, we made the rounds and I finally got to the Mariner to order my lunch, and who should I run into while I'm there?? Scott and Thomas, two of my favorite Yoopers! Scott arrived first and I was happy to get a big hug and chat with him as he gave the girls some love and then, like magic, Thomas showed up too! So of course I got another hug and we chatted about my trip a bit. I was so happy to see them and I even got to meet their adorable pibble, Daisy.
I finally grabbed my lunch to go and headed out toward Great Sand Bay to visit with my good friend and mentor, Bryce. The girls and I were so glad to see Bryce and Zi because we haven't seen them since Easter. I spent a lot of time talking with Bryce before we headed out to the beach for a little walk with the Zi and the girls.
After a nice walk, it was time to say good night to our friends and head back to Copper Harbor for the night. I made a quick stop to pick up dinner at the Eagle Harbor Inn...they have really good pasta... and then we were back in Copper Harbor in time for the sunset.
It was a good day and I look forward to more time in the Harbor tomorrow before we begin our journey Southward to Houghton for our last night on the road. For now, good night from Copper Harbor.
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