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The Cruise--Details

I didn't include more details in the prior "The Cruise" post for two reasons. 1)  I didn't think anyone would be interested; and 2)  This trip didn't include much of the normal topics:  good beer, good coffee or John-style travel. But there are details, which may be useful to some people contemplating how such a trip is put together. On the first day of the trip, we drove three hours to pick up my mother in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  At 85, she isn't comfortable driving for long distances and hadn't flown for many years. We then drove 3 1/2 more hours to Chicago, where we checked into the Wyndham, where you can get a room that includes the cost of parking for up to 12 days.   We were up early on the hotel shuttle to O'Hare, where we then boarded the a non-stop American Airlines flight to New Orleans. Here, we checked into a Hampton Inn near the port.  My mother was pretty tired, so Julia and I went out for a Cajun dinner and live music.   Rememberi...
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Chequamegon Bay

I’m camped along the shores of Lake Superior at Wisconsin’s northern edge. I have a reason to be here in another week: the wedding celebration of a friend’s son and his bride. The bride’s family lives on an area farm.

My reason for being here early, ostensibly, is to make sure we have a campsite with air conditioning when we have to leave Callie here all day on the celebration day. It’s been hot in Wisconsin, even here in the far north, although the high will not hit 70 today. 


My first view of the campground entrance was forboding. I decided to take a spin around and found one empty site.  I quickly backed in. Before I unhitched, the friendly host was in my driveway and confirmed that it was my lucky day. Someone had just left, and this was the only site available. 

Feeling Claustrophobic?

However, the host continued with even better news. Your luck will be even better tomorrow. Hang around in the morning, and there will be a better spot if you don’t mind moving quickly. All sites here are first come, first serve. 

Much better 

I’m here for a couple of weeks, enjoying breezes and cooler temperatures from Lake Superior. 

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MFH said…
Phew, that was a close one! That first photo had me clutching my hair and screaming, NO! NO!

With the second one I was able to find the Elmer's and glue some back on.

Congratulations. I can foresee Callie putting in a good word for you to whoever's doing the final assessment at The Pearly Gates.
July 29, 2023 at 12:50 AM
John said…
Callie’s interests and my own are often closely aligned. Spending time up here is literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air. I greatly enjoy falling asleep and waking up to the sound of Superior’s waters lapping against the rocks a few steps away. No generators. No loud music or gunshots. Peace.
July 30, 2023 at 7:14 AM
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