Lazy days--sort of

James and I have been on vacation the past 1.5 weeks and it has (mostly) been very lovely. We managed to get quite a lot done around the house (although not near what should've been done, eep). I've been able to get in some 2 a day workouts, something that is nigh near impossible while I'm driving during the week.

Yesterday we checked out a new to us state park for some flat water kayaking and picnicking. We're hoping that Elsie will decide she likes to float around on the water and I think she would if it wasn't for one small little bitty detail--we have separate kayaks and it drives her absolutely bonkers that James and I are not in the same one. Elsie spent what little time we were on the water jumping into the lake swimming back and forth between us and whining. So the plan is to rent a canoe next time or leave her at home.

This is not a happy kayaker! And yes, she gets to wear a life jacket--it has a handle at the top that comes in super handy when she jumps out and swims to the other person.

Oh, the lake we went to is Lake Bennett at Woolly Hollow State Park, very small, only about 40 acre of water. But it is very pretty and during the week not near as crowded as Greers Ferry. Nice clean bathrooms, beach area for swimming, and nothing larger than a trolling motor allowed. There is also a 3.5 mile trail around the perimeter of the lake/cabins/park area that I plan to run on sometime before the year is up. It's too far to drive just for a run but James and I plan to make several return visits so he can fish while I just paddle/float around.

Cabin and historical marker.