Travelog for: Shir Khan

Hi Mom!  Hi family!

Today we went on the ferry to the mainland.  It was a nice day, but a little bit of a cold wind.  Miss Kate made sure we didn’t blow anywhere. 




After our errands, Miss Kate gave in and took us to the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 



Do you like this wolf?  It was a little scary, but it was already in wolf heaven and not dangerous. 



All along the shore of Lake Superior there are many sea caves.  But why aren’t they called lake caves?



There are educational trails all around the center.  I could get a good view from the tower. 



There were a few informational computers in the center.  We could’ve looked at the snowmobile trails (?!) but chose instead to see the other Apostle Islands around Madeline Island.  The red dots are lakeshore tours and the green triangles are campsites.



We also saw a 3-D model of Lake Superior.  We pushed the button for Native American communities and they all lit up.  Very cool. 



It was time to go, but on the way out we met this very nice ranger. 



We drove all the way back to Bayfield and got in line for the ferry to the Island.




A quick stop at the little island library to find a book about tigers.    Thinking life missions! 



Miss you! 

Shir Khan

Miss Kate’s friend found this amazing rock on the beach.  He did some research at the little library and found out it’s a volcanic bomb.  This is all very old rock around here, some of the first volcanoes were here, and this was spat out of one of them.  Or so I’m told!    We were all very inspired to find our own rocks in the lake and on the beach.  I hope you like what we found.  Too bad we can’t take them home with us!  The best souvenir ever! 

Miss Kate introduced us to her Aunt Sal’s toys, Gecco and Anonymouse.  They are friendly and cute even if a bit weathered … not unlike the cabin where they live.   

Then Aunt Sal let us look at her ABC book.  It is in all the stores on the island and in Bayfield.  I felt like she’s a celebrity and asked for her autograph.   

Under S, you can find sand and sailboats and all kinds of things … check Pipps’ update for more S-words.  Ranil was the first to recognize this was our beach.  You can see it clearly from the photos of the day before, but I am proud to say that I was the first to recognize Miss Kate, skipping stones, and Miss Kate’s Aunt April, looking for beautiful Lake Superior stones.  I guess Aunt April takes them out of the lake and Miss Kate puts them back in.   

After all that reading, it was time to do some writing … check your mail box! 

Do you see the post card of Big Bay lagoon?  We’re hoping to go there before we leave!  Fingers crossed!

Love,
Shir Khan

Hi everyone!

I am so glad to report that a little time was made for us to go with Miss Kate and her two aunts to Big Bay Town Park. 

Do you remember the card with the lagoon?  Well, first we saw the lagoon and then we saw the bridge. 

We walked far into the park.  Henrik was very enthused about seeing other moose.  And I guarded the flank. 

We found many interesting things in the north woods.  There were mushrooms that looked like trees and trees that looked like swings. 

Bye
Shir Khan

Henrik and Miss Kate took the ferry on foot to the mainland and came back with this most interesting creature.  I can’t wait to get to know her better.   

Hi Mom and friends,

I am sorry to say that this is our last night on the Island.  We had a delicious dinner.  We had macaroni and cheese, chicken and broccoli, eggplant, tofu, hummus and vegetable juice.  It was delicious! 

Then we were tucked in for the night, and Peach the Pooch, Ranil, Pipps, Cheerio and Henrik discussed our adventures.  The zebra mostly listened. 

My next update will be from sunny and warm California. 

Love,
Shir Khan

Dear Mommy!  It's been great here, but it's time for me to go on to other adventures.  I got a big hug from Pipps who's leaving, too.  I will miss everyone here.  See you soon!

Love,
Shir Khan