June was cold and wet. (RIP my garden.)
July turned sunny and we are trying to get some summertime fun in.
Last week we headed to Pennsylvania for my uncle’s wedding reception and we added in some beach time.
This is at Presque Isle on Lake Erie. It is nice because you get a sandy beach and there are no sharks in the water.
I’ve been threatening to buy myself a burkini for a few years. I burn through SPF 100 and I was envious of suits that cover you all up. I finally got one that isn’t quite as covering a some I’ve seen on Muslim ladies but it works wonders.
It is short sleeved and goes to mid thigh. Love it!
This week we went tubing in the Cuyahoga River. It is the 50th anniversary of the river catching on fire. It is much cleaner now. I live near the National Park that was made to protect and help clean the river. Only one thing worried me about being in the river. I’ve been on the scenic train in the park a few times. Each time while parked on a trestle high above the river I’ve looked down and spotted huge water snakes. I don’t do snakes. I did not want to come innertube-to-face with one. (It didn’t happen as you know because I am writing this and am not dead.)
Operation Don’t Burn worked well with my special swimsuit, lots of sunblock, and a hat.
It was a really pretty day. (Don’t mind the blinding glare off my white legs.)
I remember now that tubing frustrates me because I want to have a paddle or a stick so I can push away from the bank or trees or rocks.
Next I want to go kayaking. I’ve always thought I’d like to be a person who goes kayaking. I’m going to rent one first to see if I like it. It just occurred to me (because I am slow) that we have lots of rivers and lakes around here to kayak in. For some reason I thought that since we don’t live really close to Lake Erie that we don’t have any water. Not sure why.
What are you doing for summer fun?
