Today was a totally awesome day.  Our first stop was in Grand Marais,Minnesota.  We had breakfast at a quaint little restaurant near the water.  It was a great breakfast.  French toast, pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. 

Next we walked around the town, stopping in shops and even taking in the “Farmers Market”.  At the further most part of the town directly on Lake Superior we overlooked the water and saw this duck and ducklings swim by.

Once again we were on our way but had to back track about 50 miles to get to the scenic drive Pop wanted to take.  Along that drive we came upon this spot and Mum said it was time to get out and just enjoy the scenery.  How peaceful is this?  Mum and I sat on this stone and she said that this helps put the problems in life back in perspective.  I think she’s right about that.

I wanted to leave a memory of myself being here so Pop helped me built this little pile of rocks.  We put them in a special place where they won’t get disturbed.  Now when we’re gone, I’ll remember that way up north there still is a little mark of me left behind.

After about an hour of just relaxing we were on the way again.  After that it was a long drive.  Don’t tell Mum I told you but her and Pop stopped in at a casino along the way.  Since they don’t let gnomes in, Grace and I stayed in the car and waited.  That was OK.  They left the windows down and we caught up on some sleep.  They were happy when they came back.  Guess that means they had good luck.

Pop said it was time to stop for a treat so McDonalds it was.  I had that shake I was hoping for.  At first I had wanted a chocolate shake but then decided on Strawberry instead.  That was a good choice.  It was delicious.

By the way the scenic drive was awesome!

Another great day.  I love vacation.

After a long day of driving we finally made it to Two Harbors,Minnesota.  Totally awesome!  Got to see a really big ship come in.  Pop said the ship is here to pick up Tac. 

As you can see Grace got to come along.  I’m not sure how this vacation is going to go with her along.  She whines a lot.  Pop put the top down on the Mustang so almost right away she started complaining that she was cold.  Then it was that the wind was blowing her hair around and then that the sun was shining in her eyes.  She just doesn’t get what this is really all about.

We stopped at a light house in Two Harbors and that was where we saw a big ship coming in.  Grace and I walked way to the edge of the rocks to get a closer look.  She was scared but I wasn’t.

Tonight we are staying at a really cool cottage type Inn.  Out in the woods with lots of trees around us and Lake Superior right across the road.  I’m glad I brought my jacket along because it’s kinda cool by the lake.  Probably just something else Grace will whine about.

That’s about all for today. I’ll let you know what we did tomorrow after we get settled in for the night

Tomorrow Mom, Pop and me get to go on vacation for 4 days.  I haven’t been on vacation since we went to see Erik in February.

We are going to the north shore first and then Pop says we’re just going to drive.  We’re taking the convertible of course.  Hopefully we’ll be able to drive with the top down most of the time.  I’ll take some pictures of how cool I can look in a yellow mustang convertible.

I haven’t asked yet but maybe they’ll let Grace go along.  I know she would have a good time since she’s never been on a vacation before.

I’m thinking about wind blowing in my hair while drinking a McDonalds chocolate shake.  Life can’t get any better.  I’ll keep you posted along the way.