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Respite

10/21/2020

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With the looming election, the ceaseless pandemic, and oh yeah, the threat of Zombies sticking their arms through your windows on Halloween, I know you all have more than enough on your minds. Who needs anything else to read at this moment in time?
That's why instead of writing some rambling blither-blather, I'm treating you to a visual getaway.
Most of these photos were taken on an actual getaway Ray and I had recently. For many years, we headed to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore every autumn to take in the fall colors and overall wonder of the 111-square-mile park. We missed a few years when other trips and other matters took precedence, but this year's visit was our twelfth to the area. We arrived when the leaves were just beginning to turn, and we returned home to Newaygo to find even more dazzling colors.
So have a soothing beverage and enjoy the views.
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Field and forest
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Loon Lake
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Lake Michigan from Empire beach
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Platte River
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Paddling on the Platte
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A reflective moment
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Quackery
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Weathered
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Wired
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Ray's breakfasts are always a highlight.
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Looks good!
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The verdict?
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Yum!
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Inspiration Point, overlooking Glen Lake
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Another view from Inspiration Point
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Good Harbor Bay
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Good Harbor Bay, looking toward Pyramid Point
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Shalda Creek
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Tree hugger
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Point Betsie
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Point Betsie lighthouse
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Stony and stormy
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Back home in Newaygo, beside the Muskegon River
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Reflections double the beauty
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Last leaf
24 Comments
Sue Schneider
10/21/2020 06:18:10 am

What a beautiful commentary on our stunning state. Thanks for the relaxing, calming respite. Glad you had a wonderful time.

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Nan
10/21/2020 06:56:41 am

Glad you enjoyed the pictures, Sue!

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Tonya Howe
10/21/2020 06:25:33 am

Sweet photos Nan! The colors this year are spectacular! Also, love how you caught that bird's position :)

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Nan
10/21/2020 06:57:44 am

Thanks, Tonya! At first I thought you were talking about Ray - LOL! Then I scrolled back through and remembered the duck.

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Laura
10/21/2020 06:32:19 am

My blood pressure just dropped 20 points. Thank you for posting these beautiful, tranquil moments from your trip.

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Nan
10/21/2020 06:58:42 am

We can all use a blood pressure adjustment right now, can't we?

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Valerie Roberts
10/21/2020 06:55:30 am

I so enjoyed the tour! It brought on a relaxed and satisfying sigh...

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Nan
10/21/2020 07:19:30 am

Ahhhhhhh! Almost like a trip back to Michigan?

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Katherine Myers
10/21/2020 07:22:24 am

Very little color yet in Lily Hill, so I enjoyed your beautiful pictures on my morning walk. Thanks, and I’m sure Ray’s breakfast was delicious!

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Nan
10/21/2020 08:50:32 am

Happy to give you a fall preview, Katherine. And yes, the breakfast was excellent!

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Sally Kane
10/21/2020 07:50:55 am

Ah-h what a dazzling treat. Wise idea. I savored the respite right along with you. Loved seeing you and Ray in action. The single falling leaf was my favorite.

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Nan
10/21/2020 08:51:17 am

You know the value of getaways, right, Sally?

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Kathleen A O'Gorman
10/21/2020 08:27:09 am

So beautiful! Thank you.

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Nan link
10/21/2020 08:52:03 am

:-)

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emily everett
10/21/2020 01:59:37 pm

I needed a getaway and these are gorgeous! I could almost smell that breakfast. Yum 😋

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Nan
10/21/2020 03:56:51 pm

Wish you could've been with us!

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Ruth Hetherington
10/22/2020 05:24:23 am

The one ofRay made me smile. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

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Nan
10/22/2020 10:12:47 am

Ray is good at that. He makes me smile with his antics all the time!

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Mary Ellen Darnell
10/22/2020 05:44:21 am

Nan, when Autumn arrives, it is my Fav season. When Spring arrives, it is my Fav season! Really enjoyed the calming photos of Michigan's exhibit of Autumn.....THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

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Nan
10/22/2020 10:14:07 am

I feel that way, too, Mary Ellen. But I'd probably add summer and even winter. Each beautiful in its own way.

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Sally F Pobojewski
10/22/2020 09:37:45 am

Your beautiful photos reminded me of many wonderful camping adventures with Dan. We even had the same Coleman stove!
Thank you for the happy memories!

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Nan
10/22/2020 10:10:45 am

I thought of you and Dan when we drove by Chimney Corners, Sally.

Ray says next time you come to visit, he'll cook you breakfast on the Coleman stove. :-)

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Janet Glaser
10/23/2020 09:48:35 am

Thank you for the beautiful break from editing my memoir. Candy for my weary eyes. So many breathtaking nature scenes. Oh yeah, and then there are some of Ray, the tree hugger. I giggled at that one.!! Looks like you had a great time in such a lovely setting. I'm inspired to re-visit Sleeping Dunes next summer. It's been a long time since we were there.

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Nan
10/23/2020 10:48:16 am

Are you saying Ray wasn't also breathtaking? Hahahaha.

That area is always worth a visit, I'm reminded every time we go. I never get enough of the scenery and charming towns.

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