Here we are in Ripon at Haley and Joe's house. On the way we went through Lac du Flambeau but I decided not to stop since it was Sunday and everything was closed. That is except the casino and gambling isn't my thing. The Tribal Campground was beautiful and I would definitely stay there. In fact, I do plan to return. It seems that during the summer several of the tribes have Pow Wows and I think it would be fun just to travel from one to the other. The country is simply beautiful in this part of WI, rolling hills covered with forest and lakes everywhere.
We arrived in Ripon about 4pm yesterday. I was really tired and it was nice to get in the bath. Mitchell helped me park the Casita and we both had to laugh at my efforts. Joe straightened it out for me when they got home. He, Lily and Haley were at Lily's softball practice when I arrived. So far it is quiet today but we will get started with football tomorrow night and a volleyball tourney on the weekend. Joe and Haley leave for NY on Wednesday. I plan to check out the art company in Appleton and get started painting. More later.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Lake Superior
To all of you who have commented on the blog, thanks, it is nice to know someone out there is reading it. Fox and I are in Bayfield, WI on the shore of Lake Superior. I am enjoying hot chocolate and graham crackers with butter. Foxy is licking the butter dish. I guess we're both happy.
I checked in at the campground then Fox and I went downtown for a bit. It is quite hilly, reminds me of San Francisco on a smaller basis. Narrow streets, some cobblestone and a harbor full of sail boats. Very picturesque. It is amazing how well I navigate the hills when the elevation is at sea level! There is a definite nip in the air and windy. That nice cold wind off the lake in the autumn. Just love it. I met people with a casita at the last campground and we exchanged info. They are from the twin cities and a very nice couple. I have only seen 4 Casita's so far. Fox doesn't quite understand that you really can't play ball in a Casita.
Oh, I forget to say that I bought gas for $3.49 in N. Dakota. Wow, that's almost down to a $1.50!
Anyway, I was impressed. Foxy just grabbed the napkin off my lap and ran. He thinks there is food on it. There is a fancy 5th wheel parked next door with one of those hot semi-truck cabs. When the cab pulled up two old folks got out and could barely walk to the camper. That just goes to show that you're never too old.
Tomorrow we are off the the Indian reservation Lac du Flambeau. I plan to camp on the tribal campgrounds. We'll see. It is 7:04 pm, almost time for bed! Night all.
I checked in at the campground then Fox and I went downtown for a bit. It is quite hilly, reminds me of San Francisco on a smaller basis. Narrow streets, some cobblestone and a harbor full of sail boats. Very picturesque. It is amazing how well I navigate the hills when the elevation is at sea level! There is a definite nip in the air and windy. That nice cold wind off the lake in the autumn. Just love it. I met people with a casita at the last campground and we exchanged info. They are from the twin cities and a very nice couple. I have only seen 4 Casita's so far. Fox doesn't quite understand that you really can't play ball in a Casita.
Oh, I forget to say that I bought gas for $3.49 in N. Dakota. Wow, that's almost down to a $1.50!
Anyway, I was impressed. Foxy just grabbed the napkin off my lap and ran. He thinks there is food on it. There is a fancy 5th wheel parked next door with one of those hot semi-truck cabs. When the cab pulled up two old folks got out and could barely walk to the camper. That just goes to show that you're never too old.
Tomorrow we are off the the Indian reservation Lac du Flambeau. I plan to camp on the tribal campgrounds. We'll see. It is 7:04 pm, almost time for bed! Night all.
Internation Wolf Center
Finally getting around to writing something. Yesterday was a full day and started with rain. Now I know why my sheets were wet! Got a leak in the window or somewhere. Will trouble shoot that when I get to Ripon. Fox and I just finished a 2 mile walk along Lake Superior on a beautiful bike path. What a georgous place. The pictures I took really doesn't do it justice. But isn't that always the case.
The IWC was most interesting. The wolves are outside and you look through glass walls to view them. They have 6 at the present time: two pups four months old, arctic wolves, one male and one female they are the alpha pair. Two other grey wolves, male and female. Hope you enjoy the photos. I spent quite a bit of time watching the wolves and touring the center, not to mention time in the gift shop! There is a human/wolf room with the history of humans view of wolves and a taxidermy wolf pack in the center (no photos allowed). You may wonder where the wolves came from. . . all were recovered killed from the wild. They are posed in various behavorial poses depecting their natural state. Very interesting. I was surprised at the archatecture, modern and yet lent itself to the mood of the wolves. Really nice.
From there I drove through Ely stopping for lunch at the Chocolate Moose. I like the name. Food was excellent, service bad and so was the pie. Ely is a quaint town with a pop of just over 3K. Looks like a nice place to live but I can't help but wonder about the winters. Probably pretty white!
I drove on to Two Harbours where I camped for the night. Boy, was I lucky to get a place. The camp host said everyone was here for the fall colors. Only problem, they really haven't started to turn much here. We are on Lake Superior in a harbour. I can barely see land on the other side, must be WI or Michigan. Steep rocky cliffs and national forest. There is a bike trail that runs several miles along the lake. The weather has been around 75, clear and fall like. Or in other words, perfect.
My stop at the Chocolate Moose has been my only eating out experience since I tried a substandard hamburger at Dairy Queen in Mobridge, SD. I stopped and bought a NY strip and had that with baked potato a couple of nights. Breakfast is usually cereal and fruit or eggs with Jimmy Dean potato, sausage, etc mix. Occasionally I stop for pie, ice cream or MacDonald's biscuits (like everyday). Got to keep up my strength. It is time to pull out of here so more for tomorrow.
The IWC was most interesting. The wolves are outside and you look through glass walls to view them. They have 6 at the present time: two pups four months old, arctic wolves, one male and one female they are the alpha pair. Two other grey wolves, male and female. Hope you enjoy the photos. I spent quite a bit of time watching the wolves and touring the center, not to mention time in the gift shop! There is a human/wolf room with the history of humans view of wolves and a taxidermy wolf pack in the center (no photos allowed). You may wonder where the wolves came from. . . all were recovered killed from the wild. They are posed in various behavorial poses depecting their natural state. Very interesting. I was surprised at the archatecture, modern and yet lent itself to the mood of the wolves. Really nice.
From there I drove through Ely stopping for lunch at the Chocolate Moose. I like the name. Food was excellent, service bad and so was the pie. Ely is a quaint town with a pop of just over 3K. Looks like a nice place to live but I can't help but wonder about the winters. Probably pretty white!
I drove on to Two Harbours where I camped for the night. Boy, was I lucky to get a place. The camp host said everyone was here for the fall colors. Only problem, they really haven't started to turn much here. We are on Lake Superior in a harbour. I can barely see land on the other side, must be WI or Michigan. Steep rocky cliffs and national forest. There is a bike trail that runs several miles along the lake. The weather has been around 75, clear and fall like. Or in other words, perfect.
My stop at the Chocolate Moose has been my only eating out experience since I tried a substandard hamburger at Dairy Queen in Mobridge, SD. I stopped and bought a NY strip and had that with baked potato a couple of nights. Breakfast is usually cereal and fruit or eggs with Jimmy Dean potato, sausage, etc mix. Occasionally I stop for pie, ice cream or MacDonald's biscuits (like everyday). Got to keep up my strength. It is time to pull out of here so more for tomorrow.
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