What better way to enjoy the end of summer than spending a few days at Grand Island!
I thought I would "beat" the Labor Day crowd so I took the ferry early on Thursday morning. I decided that this would be an easy trip, time to reflect on the good times I've had this summer and on plans for upcoming adventures.
I thought I would "beat" the Labor Day crowd so I took the ferry early on Thursday morning. I decided that this would be an easy trip, time to reflect on the good times I've had this summer and on plans for upcoming adventures.
I headed over to Trout Bay. It was very quiet and I had most of the place to myself.
Highlights were seeking out my favorite spots on the Thumb, chatting with islanders (those who have summer places on the island), finding that there were still three types of berries in season (raspberries, blackberries and blueberries), nice sunsets, watching a storm come in and whip up the waves (never fails to thrill me), and on the final night offering a couple (John and Sara) to share my campsite. They had come in on one of the later ferries and the camp sites were filled since it was the Friday night before the holiday. I found out that they were on their honeymoon! They had spent most of the week camping throughout the U. P. What a beautiful way to start their life together.
Highlights were seeking out my favorite spots on the Thumb, chatting with islanders (those who have summer places on the island), finding that there were still three types of berries in season (raspberries, blackberries and blueberries), nice sunsets, watching a storm come in and whip up the waves (never fails to thrill me), and on the final night offering a couple (John and Sara) to share my campsite. They had come in on one of the later ferries and the camp sites were filled since it was the Friday night before the holiday. I found out that they were on their honeymoon! They had spent most of the week camping throughout the U. P. What a beautiful way to start their life together.
