I'm so far behind with my blogging....... Here is a little photo story of our most recent vacation/adventure. It started in Portland (pictures to come) with a fantastic visit with MJ and Alex Johnston. We got to sail on The Twead, watch cardboard boat races, run on the beach, eat delicious Thai food, and laugh a lot. They are always the greatest hosts.
Next stop, Camp Pheonix in Baxter State Park. Our friends' Matt and Andrea invited us to this special spot. A private inholding within the state park. On a gorgeous lake, no electricity, no cell phone coverage, but running water, propane for cooking and hot showers, a lovely lake, and proximity to amazing hikes and bike rides and runs. Most importantly, fun times with a great family.
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| Frisbee boy in front of Pheonix Lodge |
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| Lots of skipping rocks & jumping |
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| sharing treasures |
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| on top of Burnt Mountain |
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| lounging at Ledge Falls |
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| Sliding at Ledge Falls |
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| Playing with Double Top in the background |
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| art projects (compliments of Ya Ya) |
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| a buggy family bike adventure! |
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| Getting ready to race |
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| Hiking to Howe Falls |
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| Howe Falls |
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| Watching swimmers |
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| S'more Delivery |
Next stop (7 hours later), Quebec City. I can't say enough about what a great city this is! So friendly, so beautiful, so fun! Live music, street performers, and sunshine (and the most gorgeous flowers). This should be on everyone's bucket list!
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| Heading out on the town |
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| family selfie while listening to live music |
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| Waiting to be seated for crepes |
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| mon amie |
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| breakfast on the waterfront |
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playing on the waterfront
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| oh the flowers, the gorgeous flower basket! |
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| Roaring with one shoe on and one shoe off (blisters!) |
And finally, a camping trip to the Seguenay Fjord. A place I'd only seen and heard about. A little piece of Norway in Canada. We saw beluga whales almost every day, biked, hiked, and took in this gorgeous scenery.
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| our campsite |
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| Bay St. Marguarite |
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| looking for belugas |
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| a real beluga |
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| A view from the top of our hike |
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| A little yoga at the top |
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| Loot from the museum |
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| more belugas |
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| Tired passenger |
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| riding the free ferry across the Saguenay |
I feel so lucky to have found a man that matches my idea of fun and adventure and what makes a vacation. And then, to have two kids who roll with the long car rides, dead iPad, hikes, lack of naps, moving beds every few days and inclimate weather. I have won the lottery with this family!
