Circles

 

Reflection puddles

 

Red

Pouring concrete

  Yesterday was an exciting day. After months of planning and preparation, it was time to pour concrete for Libby's sugar shack. 

Zoo

In honor of Mom's (Grandma's) birthday, we spent the day at Wilderness Trails Zoo last week.  

Dill

 

Promise

 

Dahlia

Yellow

 

Corn

 

View

View from a train window

Looking back

 

Chinese market

As I was exploring Chinatown, I turned down a side street and happened upon a farmers' market. 

Red

 

Flitter

 

Chinatown

  Due to delays on the Texas Eagle train, by the time I arrived in Chicago, the Blue Water train to Michigan had already departed. So, the Amtrak agent booked me on the train the next day and gave me a voucher for a hotel. I was delighted to discover I would be staying overnight in Chinatown. 

Train stations

Chicago, Illinois

 On my summer list was to take a train adventure. So, I took a few days to visit Logan's family near St. Louis, Missouri. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip on the train and the unexpected bonus day in Chicago (due to train delays on the way home). 

Durand, Michigan

St. Louis, Missouri

Train tracks

Camping

 

Fungi

Mosquitoes

 I hiked the Great Pines Trail at Tahquamenon recently. The trees were impressive, but the mosquitoes were even more memorable. 

Lower Tahquamenon

 

Busy

 

Pink

 

Jam

Point Iroquois Lighthouse

 

Wild

 

Driftwood

Below the surface

 

Morning

 

Andrus Lake, Paradise, Michigan

Spiral

 

Point Iroquois Lighthouse