So our vacation didn't go quite as planned. Huh. Imagine that. We left three days late, and came back two days early, but we managed to pack in some amazing experiences. Quality not quantity, right?
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.....the quiet yet spectacular display over York Island proved an accurate catalyst for the events that lie in store. I'm not sure it gets much more beautiful than this, homemade by Mother Nature herself:
We headed for Superior/Duluth to see Brittany who had just moved back a few days prior. Trips to the canal park area provided plenty of fun and entertainment. A visit to the Great Lakes Aquarium offered a chance to learn more about the lake we so love, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with stingrays and sturgeon! "Mysteries of the Great Lakes" was playing at the Omnimax. Although we'd seen the show before, we watched again with interest, knowing that many of the aeiral shots were taken from a Cessna flown by Matt's flight instructor, Jeff Melau. Too cool! We wrapped up with some shopping, ice cream, and people watching.
Prefering the unrestricted company of her sister, Brooke stayed behind in Superior while Matt and I ventured back to the Apostles. As we approached Superior Entry to greet the Big Lake, we were met with a rare treat - an up close and personal look at a 1000 foot laker. The Burns Harbor was coming into port as we were attempting to leave. Five short blasts from her horn signaled that we should move from our present position to make way, so we drove along side this tremendous hulking steel figure. She came close to a full stop for us. I'm not sure this kind of opportunity will ever present itself again....once in a lifetime, no doubt.
The BURNS HARBOR
We may consider ways to rendezvous with with these beauties next summer! Wouldn't it be fun to be a part of their staging process?!!!
Stay tuned.....more adventures to be posted soon!
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.....the quiet yet spectacular display over York Island proved an accurate catalyst for the events that lie in store. I'm not sure it gets much more beautiful than this, homemade by Mother Nature herself:
We headed for Superior/Duluth to see Brittany who had just moved back a few days prior. Trips to the canal park area provided plenty of fun and entertainment. A visit to the Great Lakes Aquarium offered a chance to learn more about the lake we so love, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with stingrays and sturgeon! "Mysteries of the Great Lakes" was playing at the Omnimax. Although we'd seen the show before, we watched again with interest, knowing that many of the aeiral shots were taken from a Cessna flown by Matt's flight instructor, Jeff Melau. Too cool! We wrapped up with some shopping, ice cream, and people watching.
Prefering the unrestricted company of her sister, Brooke stayed behind in Superior while Matt and I ventured back to the Apostles. As we approached Superior Entry to greet the Big Lake, we were met with a rare treat - an up close and personal look at a 1000 foot laker. The Burns Harbor was coming into port as we were attempting to leave. Five short blasts from her horn signaled that we should move from our present position to make way, so we drove along side this tremendous hulking steel figure. She came close to a full stop for us. I'm not sure this kind of opportunity will ever present itself again....once in a lifetime, no doubt.
The BURNS HARBOR
Built in 1980
1000 feet LOA
Our expectations for unusual experiences was not high after a meet and greet with the Burns Harbor, but we were treated to an array of tall ships staging for an afternoon parade near the Duluth Entry. So, off we went! The cutter Sundew (to the left) lead the parade into the harbor, followed by eight tall ships entering in three flights. I'm sure the folks lined up in Canal Park were treated to an awesome display!
The day prior, we had been offered a ride on the Sundew for the next day, but we declined given our plans to head back to the Apostles. Had we known we would have been part of the tall ship parade, our answer would have certainly changed! Of course, we would have missed our chance meeting with the Burns Harbor. Everything worked out just fine. Here's the tall ship HMS Bounty, sails billowing in the wind, ready to greet the city of Duluth:
We may consider ways to rendezvous with with these beauties next summer! Wouldn't it be fun to be a part of their staging process?!!!
Stay tuned.....more adventures to be posted soon!
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