We weren't planning on any vacations this summer because of my job situation, but on a whim Dan and I decided to take the girls camping...on Kelleys Island. It was fairly inexpensive and I am so glad we did! We all had a blast! This was the first of what I am sure is going to become an annual tradition for us. Next time we are going to bring some friends with us and stay for longer than one night! The island was beautiful and relaxing...
After the tent was set up, we went to the 'beach'. I use the term 'beach' loosely because it is, after all, only Lake Erie. Hannah wasn't thrilled with all the grass and moss tangling around her ankles, but she enjoyed the sand (By the way, if someone ever invents sunscreen that isn't like glue, they will be rich!). Alyssa loved it all.
After the beach we washed up and rented a golf cart to explore the island. Because the island is fairly small and can only be reached by ferry, lots of people don't bring their cars, they just get around on bikes and golf carts. This was our favorite part.
Downtown Kelleys Island...very charming!
Glacier Grooves is a national monument that is a huge stretch of actual groves carved into the bedrock of the island left by a glacier that moved through there thousands of years ago. It was neat to see and interesting to find out some more history of this small island, which is the largest American island in Lake Erie.
A kiss in front of beautiful scenery...
All of the lake front houses have these lake side decks or fire pits. I can only imagine how fun and relaxing this would be with good friends and some music...
This is just one of the lakefront houses. I am in love. We always said we wanted to buy a lake house someday, we just didn't know where. This may be the place. Although it is going to be in the very distant future, someday we may own a house...probably not this nice ;) This one is gorgeous.
This is the view from the front yard...complete with a dock and private gazebo. I want it!
Hannah was so worn out she feel asleep on the golf cart tour...she doesn't look comfortable at all!
After we returned the golf cart, we had pizza a local restaurant and then headed back for a campfire, popcorn and some s'mores! The girls got to play at the playground and we enjoyed time, as a family, away from everything.
Popping popcorn...
Delicious s'mores!
Mmmmmmmm...
Friday morning Dan got up and ran 5 miles... crazy, I know. Then we packed up and headed for home. Before we left we stopped to walk out on the rock pier.
It was a very short trip, but it was exactly what we needed! Can't wait for the next camping adventure there!
