A week and a half was too little time for a winter visit to Duluth. I purposely didn’t try to plan too much because I wanted to enjoy what little time I had. Time was divided between spending time with my parents, my sisters and my friends. Since it IS winter, I was limited to what that had to offer also. Temperatures at 25 degrees and lower on a few days stopped any outside activity. Below are a few pictures of my stay.
My sister Lynne with her daughter Amity when we walked on the Lake Walk one sunny afternoon.
I was surprised to find out the Lake Walk is shoveled in the winter months. This makes the lake very accessible all year round. Winter is a beautiful time of year!
I hadn’t been snowshoeing in over 30 years. It’s a great way to experience how quiet the woods are in winter. Lynn, a childhood friend of mine took me to a favorite place of hers near her home.
The snowfall from the previous week had left some strange formations on the bare tree branches. Neither Lynn or I had ever seen anything like it before.
For the whole month before, I had been working on an afghan for my nephew Soren. I had the opportunity to give it to him in person.
As with all my visits back “home” – I hate to leave and I can’t wait till I get back.
3 responses so far ↓
Rene & Jim // January 28, 2009 at 5:28 am |
Wow Kim, that afghan is incredible! Awesome job.
He’ll need it. It looks FREEZING there!
Janie // June 28, 2009 at 1:56 am |
I would LOVE to have that pattern for my granddaughter! Is it possible to get it? I think it is the neatest thing!
Kim // June 28, 2009 at 3:52 pm |
Hi Janie – The pattern is a combination of several patterns (plus a few changes I made up myself) from a book published by Leisure Arts. It’s called “Color – Bright Creatures” 8 Awesome Animal Afghans. Designs are by Anne Halliday. I hope you can find it somewhere. The whole book is full of cute colorful afghans. Let me know if you need any more help.