Monday

August 2

Sunday night in the forest at Eckeback State Campground was great. The open windows allowed a sweet breeze to flow through the camper. A few little night friends sang their chorus and I slept like a baby. It rained most of the night which made good sleeping. I rolled over and my knee touched the area under the window. Wet! Windows went down and we took care of the dampness. Upon awakening at daylight in the forest I could hear rushing water. The night before, you could walk across the Baptism River on the rocks. This morning, the water was rushing and deep. We jumped up to take pictures before hooking up and heading out. The idea of sunrise at Split Rock Light house was a myth. We were there by 7:30 and wandered around the grounds. A gentleman and his daughter were there. His great-grandmother use to sit a specific rock on the shore and paint the light house in various seasons and weathers. He had many of her paintings. When each child is old enough to appreciate the thought, he brings them there to see the lighthouse and to sit on the rock where she painted. I was honored to take their picture at the lighthouse.
We hiked down to the shore on the trail and returned following the steps near the location of the tram. The tram was used to bring supplies and guests from the ships on Lake Superior up to the lighthouse. There were 170 steps to climb ~ little tough on my bum knee. Paulette toured the light house ~ I had done it 2 years ago. The fog was so heavy and made for some great pictures. We took lots of pictures of us and others at the rugged rocks on the shore line. This is the 100th Birthday of Split Rock Lighthouse. We zipped down to Two Harbors to acquire a camping spot with at least water. We got a good spot with water and electricity. Then we were off to Betty’s Pies. Yummy and it was worth the wait for a table. I had Betty’s Beef Passtie and then RHUBARB/STRAWBERRY pie. Just as I had remembered! Gooseberry Falls was the next stop for a nice hike up to the Upper Falls, Middle and Lower Falls. We were fortunate to be at Upper Falls with not a sole around. It got hot while we were there. We took a break at the Quilt Shop where we had a fabulous visit with the ladies there. “You Betcha” we did. They invited us to come park our trailer at their house next year. We visited Agate Bay Light House in Two Harbors. It still sends its beam into the night. There were lots of Canadian geese around. Fog began to roll in and we headed for the house. A quick shower, light supper in the camper and it was lights out for these girls. Check you again tomorrow after breakfast with Betty. Blessings to all, Mary Alice