The Lake of Many Faces - Lake Superior Day 5

Well of all the things we were prepared to face on this lake, sweltering hot calm days was not one. Our first morning on the lake was about as good as it can get. We arrived at our target campsite boiling hot before 9am after an early start at the end of the Kam. With gorgeous water before us, we pushed on.​

​ Erik, the ever intense athlete, had his watch provide instantaneous speeds and whipped us into shape when we fell below his target pace.

There's been much to see and admire along our way. Around every bend there's a new landscape to take in, whether it be chains of wild islands, towering cliffs, or deep rocky bays. When on Superior take the time to paddle right along the cliff faces. The waves crash into the caves at the base, colourful lichens adorn the rock, and some of the most incredible trees grow straight out of the stone 30 feet from the ground.

Another day of unexpected pleasant weather brought us into a more open part of the lake were there was no far shore to see. Erik felt like we'd been transported to the rolling hills of an Italian coastline looking out on the Atlantic.

As we came across an incredible exposed and rocky point, we stopped at it for lunch, where Brynley proceeded to gallop across it from end to end out of excitement.

Because it seemed like such a perfect place to stay we decided to set up camp nearby. What we had marked as a potential site on the map turned out to be more "potential" and less an actual site. Erik spotted a cliff with some green on top so we headed up to find a decadent patch of junipers to spend the night. Erik with his knife on hand cleared a wee spot where we slept in the prickle bushes with the most magnificent view of the lake.

In our first few days the loons have been very talkative. The bald eagles have stared down at us majestically from their perches on dead trees. The pelicans have flown near the boat. The toads hid from our feet along the long pebble beaches. And the fish have steered clear of Erik's lure. He has successfully caught a number of weeds and a log covered in frog eggs. We'll keep you posted.

But Superior is after all a lake of many faces. And today we have napped almost all day as a storm has blown about our site. The waves are smashing against the point and spraying foam in the air. Hoping to be well rested for a 4am start tomorrow to beat the forecasted winds.