my lake superior baptism

Copper Harbor/Ft. Wilkins was absolutely beautiful but I decided to cut my weekend short and only stay for one night. The 2-1/2 mile drive up Brockway Mountain for a cell signal was not going to cut it. I can live without the internet but for safety reasons I'm not comfortable without a cell. Granted there will be times where I'll have no choice, but for now I'll move on to seek more "connected" ground. 

I decided to take a scenic drive down M26 which hugs the northwestern side of the Keweenaw Peninsula/Lake Superior. The drive is a little over 100 miles but it took me 4 hours... that should give you an idea of how I travel. I like to stop, explore and absorb. 

I finally figured out how to plot a course on google maps and save it! Sounds easier said than done. The point on top is where I started and the point at the bottom is where I am now. The middle point is my favorite – Great Sand Bay. I was driving down 26 when I came across the most beautiful bluff overlooking Lake Superior. It was at that moment that my car just stopped. Bathing suit or not I had to go in. Lake Superior is the coldest of the Lakes, but I didn't care. Lake Superior was calling my name.

There were some folks on the beach, but by the time they figured out I was san clothes, I would already be in the water – and well, truth be told, I really didn't care. The beach was free of children, at least in my area, so no kids were harmed in the making of my naked jaunt in the water -- gotta keep this PG for the kiddies.

Anyway, diving into Lake Superior was the most invigorating moment I've ever had in my life. The water was freezing yet I didn't feel cold. I was frolicking around like a child. I even got out at one point, played ball with lulu, then went back in!! Lulu sat quiety under a tree just watching and wondering when I'd retrieve my mind gain and my clothtes. It was crazy how the water just drew me in. It's definitely a moment I will never forget. I don't remember what it was like to be baptized as a baby, but I gotta think this is the closest I'll ever get to finding out! I highly recommend this drive and a stop at Great Sand Bay– minus clothes if so inspired!