Posts

Kayaking Pictured Rocks National Park, Munising

Image
The city of Munising, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior on Munising Bay. It has a population of just under 2000 people and is home to Pictured Rocks National Park.  The Park is world-renowned for its 15 miles of vibrant, multi colored sandstone cliffs that tower 50 to 200 feet directly above the turquoise waters of the lake. The "pictured" effect comes from groundwater seeping through rock cracks and staining the face with iron (red/orange), copper (blue/green), manganese (brown/black), and limonite (white/yellow).    We had a quick breakfast at the hotel which was included with our room and headed out around 9am. We had booked a kayaking trip with  Pictured Rocks Kayaking  and they were incredible. We choose the ultimate kayaking trip which was 5 hours long and hit all the major stops.  Don't worry.. not all of it was spent kayaking. We started off in a boat which took us to location number 2. From there our ...

Friday Photography

Image
                               This photograph was taken while driving through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. This 17.6-mile structure connects Virginia's Eastern Shore with the Virginia mainland. It incorporates both bridge and tunnel sections, including two mile-long tunnels. You can buy this print here . Get Free Shipping with code BLOGGER Prints also available in larger sizes. Contact for more information and special requests. I am open to wholesale and licensing opportunities. Get in touch for more information.                                         Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Redbubble             Zazzle ...

Mackinac Island - Michigan

Image
Hello everyone... summer is officially winding down. Many kids are already off to school.. we still have a few more days left to savor and I have so much to share. Let's start at the beginning of August. We had planned a week in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We were flying out on Friday morning. We get on the plane.. all good and then they announce an issue about weather and a tower in the midwest being down and we sit on the plan for a good 30 minutes before they ask us to deboard. I am already on hold (60 minutes) with airline customer service.  As we were doing most of the peninsula we were going to be spending our week spread out over 4 hotels, we had pre booked two activities and I was just imagining the fun times ahead.. canceling, rebooking, waiting for refunds.. like just yippee dee doo da!  Customer service informs we they can't do anything because the flight is technically not cancelled yet. So we wait around for another 30 seeing if we can still get on this plane. ...

Friday Photography

Image
                 The Washington DC Metro system is globally celebrated as one of the most prominent, cohesive, and successful examples of Brutalist architecture. Chicago architect Harry Weese designed them in the late 1960's.  This above photograph was taken inside one of the DC Metro's. I am hazing on which one exactly but Google says it might be Van Ness Station or another station along the red line. This photograph was also taken in the same subway station.  Wall Tapestry Tote Bag Throw Pillow Glass Coasters Phone Case                                  Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Redbubble             Zazzle  

Recent Reads - In a Slump

Image
I have been in such a reading slump. The books may be perfectly fine and it's just me.. but whatever it is I don't like it. I love to read and not loving what you love is a real problem. Am I making any sense?  Graceling by Kristin Cashore Synopsis - Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight, she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug. She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po. She never expects to learn the truth behind her Grace or the terrible secret that lies hidden far away, a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone. Thoughts  - This was a fine book. I never finished it so I can't tell you if it got any better. It was interesting enough but I never really felt like picking it up. This was a busy summer and I was pr...