Friday Five: Northern Michigan Edition

D and I have spent the past week up at his family's cottage in northern Michigan. I already foresee a tough transition back to city life, especially since rumor has it that Philly may get several inches of snow this weekend. Couldn't fall last just a little bit longer?

Here are some highlights from our week up north:

1. We caught an amazing showing of the northern lights on Monday night. It was the first time I'd ever seem them, and it sounds like the show we saw was an especially awesome one with rare red lights mixed in with the usual greenish tint to the sky. Pretty spectacular!

2. Speaking of the night sky, it has been a while since I last saw a sky full of stars, so that has also been a nightly treat.

3. Turns out Leroy loves being in the woods! He's been loving daily romps in the woods sans leash where in addition to unsuccessfully chasing squirrels, he's also gotten the chance to jump over logs, wade in the creek, and sniff to his heart's content.

4. D's mom came up yesterday evening so today we road tripped over to the Lake Huron Scenic Byway. Our trip involved a hike up and down 300 steps to check out Iargo Springs and fantastic views of the AuSable River and the fall foliage reflected in its still waters. This evening D's dad arrived, and we headed out for a little Friday might fish fry (I skipped the fish and opted for the salad topped with pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, and dried cherries--so good!).

5. We only have one full day left to enjoy the northern woods. I think tomorrow may involve a few more walks in the woods, a little more book-reading by the wood burning stove, and maybe a little bit of fishing on the lake (catch and release for me!). Happy weekend!