Island 2016 - First Trip Day 2: Too Cute

Friday, June 17, 2016

Came home from my lunch outing to find Athena on her bed.

Island 2016 - First Trip Day 2: Apostle Island Lighthouses

Friday, June 17, 2016

Stopped in Lori's to snap a shot of this mural of some of the Apostle Island lighthouses. I'd love to make the trip to Raspberry Island since there's actually a tour boat that goes there. 

Island 2016 - First Trip Day 2: Lori's Grocery Store

Friday, June 17, 2016

Notice a for sale sign outside Lori's.

Island 2016 - First Trip Day 2: Birds!

Friday, June 17, 2016

After lunch I checked out the pottery at the Bell Street Gallery and found this cozy scene on one of their patio shelves:

Island 2016 - First Trip Day 2: Lunch!

Friday, June 17, 2016

Broiled trout sandwich and fries for lunch at The Beach Club. Also ordered my first old fashioned of the season (brandy of course). Noticed the entire Republican Party of Madeline Island sitting at his regular perch at the other end of the bar. Made me decide to order another old fashioned.

Island 2016 - First Trip Day 2: Lupines!

Friday, June 18, 2016

Of course it's always good to see the lupines. They'll be gone by the next time I'm up in July.

Island 2016 - Frist Trip Day 2: Flowers!

Friday, June 17, 2016

Lilacs!

Part of the fun in making a June trip to the Island is that a lot of the flowers past peak in Minneapolis are in full bloom here.

Irises!

Whatever this is!