We had a lovely time away. The weather was really good. It was sunny and mild-ish. A lot different form the weather we had the last time we went away!
We meandered our way up the lakeshore, stopped wherever took our fancy, treated ourselves to a (very rare) meal out, had a good night's sleep and then meandered out way back down the lakeshore (a different way) and home. We stopped at several places we'd like to visit again when the weather is warmer. There were a couple of little towns that had interesting little seasonal shops. They would be fun to visit when they are actually open!
We had a lovely sunset and sunrise. Our hotel wasn't far from Grand Traverse Bay where the water has frozen over for the first time since 2019. There weren't too many people around too. Always a bonus in my book!
It was quite foggy and it looked really serene and mysterious at the same time. It was well-worth standing out in the cold morning air. It was very quiet out, just me and some ice fisherman on the bay.
This was one of my favourite walks that we took. The beach was pretty free from snow, but there was ice along the shore and ice pancakes and floating ice bits as far as the eye could see. The sky was really blue, and it was quite mild. Just wonderful. Sunshine really does make me feel a lot better!
It's back to the normal daily things now. At least for a while. We shan't be going away again until (maybe) next month. Our next planned trip is not until the end of April though so we shall see!
Plans this week - doing some organising! There are a few of those pesky spots that have gathered piles again. I swear they seem to multiply! I am going to take care of those this week. I put cleaning out my car on the list and I did that today. I had a collection of coats, gloves and scarves (all thickness for all kinds of weather) on the back seat as well as an overflowing bin so I took care of all that and it is a lot tidier now! I have planned out all my meals this week and I went to the shops yesterday so I shouldn't have to go out much this week. I am also hoping to get the piles of donations off the front porch and to the charity shop this week.
So glad you had a good time away. Here's wishing you enough oomph to carry out your plans for this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'm back to writing lists so that's a good thing. I'm getting an early start too as I can't sleep - again.
Welcome back! Sounds like you had a really good time away. Hope the week ahead is a good one for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm hoping to keep on track though I can be easily distracted
DeleteWalks along the Great Lakes are incredible. I'm glad your weekend was so good. A thousand years ago we had a very short midweek getaway in March along the Superior shore. I was early pregnant with my older daughter and it was the first time we stayed more than one night from our son, who was 15 months ( a family wedding he stayed overnight with a good friend so we didn't have to be home so early). Your post reminded me of that.
ReplyDeleteGood memories.
DeleteThe lakeshore is a magical place.
I'm glad you had good weather! On Lake Superior, near Bayfield, WI the lake has ice caves. You can walk out on the water - this is first year since 2015 too. We did it in 2015 - so cool.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see some! There are some in the UP but we're all tapped out for winter trips this year. We're hoping it might be something we do when husband retires in a couple of years.
DeleteIt was so good to hear that you had a lovely time away. Peace, quiet, no crowds - just perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely. My kind of weekend.
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