If autumn is just around the corner, that must mean that the PJV and KSM show is headed to Petoskey! And that's exactly what Kendall and I did - leaving about a month ago, so it's high time I updated this here blog. Because there is so much catching up to do, I will offer up an abbreviated (somewhat) version of various aspects of the trip.
First: on the road!
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| We're off! |
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| 1st night: Grand Island campground |
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| 2nd night: Dubuque along the Mississippi |
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| A pastie! We must be in Michigan! |
Somebody (or bodies) seem to be very glad to have finally reached Petoskey!
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| Found his favorite toy |
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| Rolling on the lakefront in ecstasy |
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| Even the gulls are celebrating |
All smiles - humans and pups
Lots of Petoskey activities:
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| A visit to my most favorite reading spot on the planet! |
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| Early morning frolic along the beach |
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| A short break with Papa Hemingway during a chili fest and crafts fair |
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| Anniversary excursion to the Offield Nature Preserve |
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| Beach bonfire and pizza party with buddy Connie |
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| Autumn colors go well with the sculptures! |
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| A visit to the NCMC sculpture garden |
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| A jaunt through Bay View with cottages boarded up with a sense of humor |
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| Truly love love LOVE being out and about on a blustery day. The lake is soooooo lively! |
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| Rainbow after the storm |
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| Harvest festival farm with Kendall the Cow Whisperer |
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| Gateway to the apple orchard & pumpkin patch |
Of course, there is the running!
First off - a heartfelt thanks to the folks who have made so many miles of fabulous trails available to all of us who love walking, running, and cycling through the woods, along the lakes and over the hills of northern Michigan!
...and now on to some of this autumn's runs...
One of my favorites: from Petoskey to Harbor Springs going along the Wheelway, past nature preserves and along the lake.
Another favorite: Bay View Woods - this year I found a new way in to the back of the woods. Woohoo!
I found a new (to me) trail from the Petoskey Winter Sports Park - one big hill surrounded by forest.
Speaking of hills - the Offield Family Viewlands nature preserve is all hills - steep hills - and absolutely gorgeous in the autumn.
And bringing us up to date on runs - Taz and I went out in yesterday's blustery, and I mean BLUSTERY, weather for a quick run (well, the running wasn't actually all that quick). Taz was so patient putting up with the wind in his face that I decided he had earned some off-leash time as we headed back home.
We will close, as each day does, with sunsets: a few favorite sunset photos from this trip so far...
G'Night All!
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