Baker Lake Beauty

Seems like we've gotten out so much more this summer -- it's really amazing what a year will do in terms of what the kids (and I) can take.

We spent two nights and three gorgeous days here at Baker Lake.

Our trip, however, did not have an auspicious start: it began with our car much like you see below:

We were all packed and ready to hit the road when my car battery died. Oh, sure! Nothing like a another $100 expense where we really didn't need one, but hey. We were not going to be deterred. However, the new battery was apparently not all that happy.

Car died again at the campground, but with a jump and a drive home, seems to be fine now.

Good thing we had so much to eat and do!

Here's our first "other" expense. We arrived at our designated camping spot at Panorama Point only to be totally SWARMED by mosquitoes. Not sure what was up --seems very late in the year for them to be so aggressive. We were running around like idiots, and there was a fine whine rising from the girls (and the dog), when we decided to see what other options we had. Kim used some persuasion tactics ("hey, it's almost my birthday!) to convince Stefan that a cabin might be a good option. It was. :)

Jenica oversaw and helped with the building of the fire.

The views -- just amazing.

Jenica decided to take a few photos. This is really the best of the bunch. (Figured you all had seen enough of the tops of trees from the ground up).

There is a little beach area at this "resort" -- we spent a fair amount of time there, especially to catch the wonderful sunsets. I think Kerry was dancing here -- what better way to enjoy the beach?

Another perk of staying here: you can rent boats! We took a fabulous two hour tour of the lake and only saw a smidgen of what it has to offer. You'll notice -- the lake is empty. In the two hours we were out there, we only saw three other boats (and two kayaks). Perfect! (and another bonus to being able to go camping in the middle of the week, probably. Not sure what it looks like on a Saturday...)

Oh, so this is why it's called Baker Lake! ;) You have to get out in the lake and look back to see this beautiful view.

This really has been the summer of cabins and boats. Can't go wrong.

Except that boat rides (the sound of the motor?) put Kerry May to sleep. Oh well.

More wading for Stefan. Kim actually swam. Thank you, no there are no pictures.

Time for the marshmallow roast. It always seems like a good idea in theory, but as you can probably tell, the notion and the taste don't match up.

Kerry just rubbed hers on her face. Marshmallows are soft and perfect for that, so I am told.

Some fog and haze this morning, but it burned off. Made for some Irish-like scenery.

Bye bye Baker Lake. We'll be back for sure!