By the River

Over Labor Day weekend, we were fortunate to be invited to our friend's cabin near the Au Sable river, in northern Michigan. It was a wonderful, relaxing few days and we had a great time sitting on various decks on the river, watching the water flow by.

The Au Sable River has a natural beauty and the water is crystal clear. You can see the fish beneath the surface and it is known for its trout fishing and canoeing.

When we arrived, we immediately sat on the deck and had a cocktail; all the while discussing whether we would go canoeing that day or go for a late lunch, at a restaurant on the river. As you can see from this photo, lunch won out and we enjoyed burgers and beer in a beautiful setting. That night, we visited with some friends of our hosts and had a lovely evening at their secluded cabin in the woods.

The next morning, after breakfast at the local bar and grill that served delicious Bloody Marys, we set out for a three hour canoe trip. The river is somewhat shallow, so if the canoe tips (as canoes tend to do) it is easy to climb back in. I wish I had photos of all the natural beauty and wildlife we saw, but I couldn't risk my phone getting wet or lost. It was quiet, calm and you could picture Native Americans taking that same trip in canoes, many years before. We managed not to flip and stayed dry throughout the trip - and my husband and I were still speaking and happy at the end :-)

That evening, after a wonderful dinner of beef tenderloin, cooked on the grill, we enjoyed this amazing fire and laughed and talked into the night.

Before leaving the final day, we did something very far out of my comfort zone. I have never held a rifle, let alone shot one, but we went to a safe location in the woods and shot at targets and clay pigeons. It was fun, but scary too.

We had an amazing weekend by the river; filled with new experiences and new memories with friends. It was a wonderful ending to the summer of 2012.



Vicki

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