it's good up there

so, last night i returned from our road trip to the north shore of lake superior. i hadn't camped in quite a few years, so i wasn't sure i would be up for it, to be honest. turns out i pick traveling companions well, 'cause cassie had "the mansion" to sleep in, and kristie had a tote full of camping stuff that could have taken care of us for a month in the wilderness. as for me? i forgot to bring a coat :) yeah. i pick my friends well.


anyway, after a night testing out the tent in the backyard of cass' friend amy in minneapolis, we were on our way to two harbors. bert likes the north woods, i think, he fits in there.


when i uploaded the photos from the trip, i noticed a unifying theme.


can you guess what it is?


the water was absolutely gorgeous. and peaceful. and not even too scary for a non-swimmer like me.


the girls were actually able to talk me into entering the water in a small plastic vessel. once i got over the fact that i would DIE if the thing tipped over, i relaxed and had fun.


before you know it, i'll be like this guy! he was practicing his "rollovers" in a kayak off the water near two harbors. check out the turquoise color of the water! is that even real?! i want a dress to match this photo :)


naturally, much of the trip was spent designing in our heads. there is nothing better than hanging out with people who see the world much the way you do. i love this shot of lou concentrating on the pretty texture of the bridge.


and cass posing for our "senior picture" session taken while hiking!


although i am tired today, i'd probably go back tomorrow, if somebody suggested it. i know that i will go back someday, because good things are waiting there for me :) thanks lou and cass, you guys are the BEST.