Travelog for: Henrik

I was so excited today was our day to find the hidden village.  We drove on a narrow dirt road and had to drive back and forth to find the start of the hidden path.  We weren’t sure we had the right place until we were pretty far into the forest from the road. 

Then it was clearly a path.  It was starting to rain, but we didn’t feel anything, only the sound of water drops on the birch leaves far above us. 



We walked through a cloud of mosquitoes but were intent on our goal.
Then suddenly … deep in the forest … a sign.



The first buildings I almost didn’t see.  They looked like mossy rocks.



A few more turns of the path and there it was!  The village center!



Mom, I think this was City Hall, don’t you?  It looks like an important place, maybe a monument.  I sat on its steps very very gently.



Off the main path, there were many hidden buildings under leaves and branches.  Most had no dates.  Perhaps these were built by the Ojibwe man.



Here you can see who built this, what it is and when.  This farm is more than 30 years old.



Finally, we all posed together on one of two bridges.  You can see we all enjoyed the hidden village.  I hope you did, too! 


Love,

Henrik

Hi Mom! 

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. 



I rather like this moose banner.  I’ll see if I can find it in the gift shop.   



     
Great views of the North Woods from the observation tower.  Wait, is that Finland over there?? 



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 Island around Madeline Island. 



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 back to the Island.




Oh, and a quick stop at the island library!


Miss you! 

Henrik

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!  But a bit weighty! 

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, so I asked her for her autograph.   

H is for Henrik, of course, but I can’t see a single moose.  Oh, wait, I’ll check under M.  Silly me.  But I do like the horse and hammock. 

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!  er Hoof toes crossed!

Love,

Henrik

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.  I was very enthused about seeing other moose.  And Shir Khan guarded the flank. 

There were mushrooms that looked like trees and trees that looked like swings. 

Bye

Henrik

Hello readers

I feel very special today because Miss Kate took me, Henrik, her only Scandinavian guest, to the mainland to do some window-shopping but especially to visit her favorite Scandinavian shop. 



I especially liked this mug.  I am feeling very proud to be a Finn.   



I am feeling pretty proud to be an adorable moose, too. 



Later we visited a charity shop, and guess who stood out?  I think a new toyvoy has joined the family! 



… Okay, a long day … time to go home to the cabin … 



Bye,
Henrik

Hi Mom and friends,

I am sorry to say that this is our last night on the Island.  We had a delicious dinner, and we were tucked in for the night.

It has been a lovely trip.    My next update will be from sunny and warm California. 

Love,
Henrik

I'm in California!  Well, I've been here for a week.  We had much too much adventure missing our connection in Denver, and we've been taking a rest.  During our little respite, we found a painting in Miss Kate's postcrossing collection:



Do you recognize it?  (Hint: there's no row boat in this picture.)

Shir Khan and Pipps are packing.  I'm going to miss them.    But maybe I'll look for them on a trail! 

Love,

Henrik 

Hi everyone,

We said goodbye to Shir Khan and Pipps today.  I hope to see them in Finland some day. 

~Henrik

Cheerio was really excited today.  I was, too.  We were going to San Francisco, Cheerio's hometown!    And we were going there to meet someone very special.     




We were zipping along ....




At Fort Mason!  It was a beautiful cool/warm, foggy/sunny day.  Cheerio told us that's as good as it gets in San Francisco.   




Here was Greens!  And here was LittleCableCars waiting patiently for us! 




It was so good to meet Cheerio's mom and Robby the seal.

I was hungry.  I liked what we ate.  The grilled peach, the potato pesto pizza and the eggplant focaccia sandwich ... all so yummy.




I hope fam-united will see our group photos here. 




Can you see the Golden Gate Bridge?  Yeah, a little too much fog. 

Robby, Cheerio, Ranil and I decided the toyvoy site needs more meetups!  Where's next?  Chile?  Finland?   

Love,

Henrik

Rumor has it Cheerio, Ranil and I might be seeing the ocean tomorrow!    But I am not just packing for the weekend ... I'm packing forever!  This may be my last goodbye to Sacramento, as someone is waiting for me on the European Trail.  Sad and happy.  I'll miss Zarafeh, Peach the Pooch, Lola, Cheerio, Ranil and Miss Kate very much.

We DID go to the ocean! 

On our way, we stopped at Duncan Mills to do a little shopping.  First to the new old general store and then to Pig's Alley to do window shopping.  There were framed photos of outhouses.  Unusual American custom. 

Well, it was a lot of driving, but it was a beautiful day as you can see! 

Look, Ma!  It's the Pacific Ocean! 

Hey there!

We took a refreshing stroll near the ocean today.  Wish you were here, Mom.   



We saw a nice bumble bee.



We also saw two deer.  Do you like them, Mom?  Pretty nice, huh?  Wait ... you can't see them??  Oh, well, maybe because Miss Kate took a photograph of just ONE LEFT EAR of a deer.    Oh, well! 



Loving it here but dreaming of the trail!

Henrik

We visited The Sea Ranch Chapel.  It's very unusual.  And quite serene.  I hope you enjoy the photographs.