Heading to bed so late the night before I could feel the struggle in the morning. I took a short stroll on a nearby beach before setting off into town to grab a bite to eat, finding a cozy little shop that served me up a tasty veggie sandwich and a much needed coffee. With some food and that sweet sweet caffeine running through my veins I took to the roads.
The drive east was a scenic paradise, a stunning blend mountains and colorful rocks spread themselves across the immense landscape. I had a desire to cover a lot of ground but alas, found myself stopping constantly to take in the breathtaking views.
I made the right choice taking the number 17 highway as it hugged much of the Lake Superior shoreline. Beaches were found in abundance and I stopped at plenty of them on my way east.
Always on the hunt for a good waterfall I noticed a sign for Aguasabon Falls and decided it was worth taking a peek at. A short walk along the boardwalks and I had arrived, staring out across a deep gorge. I took a separate jaunt down one of the nearby paths to get a better view of the falls themselves, a path that revealed the natural wonder in it’s majestic beauty.
As I continued my pursuit east the roads took me to the town of White River, where a Winnie the Pooh statue greeted me. It turns out this was the town where the honey loving bear was created. I could feel my inner child bring forth a mirthful smile.
It seemed like there was always something unique waiting just around the bend. Upon arriving in the town of Wawa I noticed an enormous goose standing tall on the hills. I set about taking a closer look and soon stood under the fowls immense wings. I took a moment to stretch my legs and admire the creative monument before returning to the roads once more.
I came to my final big destination of the day when I saw a lengthy beach in the distance. I knew it would be a great place for Winnie to play a bit and decided to check it out. As I arrived on the beach Winnie ran up to greet another dog that had been walking about and they soon chased each other back and fourth. I ended up getting in a conversation with the owner, a kind soul named Aimee. We shared stories with one another as our dogs ran in and out of the water, constantly darting past us in a sprinkle of sand and water. With the sun having set we said our farewell, going our separate ways.
I decided I’d do some night driving but with such a scenic drive ahead of me I cut it short, knowing I’d appreciate it much more during the day. For the first time so far in my trip I decided to doze off in my car, a twinkling sky above bidding me goodnight.