Lake Champlain Ferry Ride

I needed to get from Vermont to New York. Not knowing the area, I found out that a ferry ride across Lake Champlain was necessary. Having lived a mostly ferry-less life, I was excited about it! Call me nerdy, if you must.

After paying for a ticket/boarding pass, I learned that each vehicle is assigned a lane to wait in.
I was feeling pretty important because I got one entire lane all to myself.

I waited anxiously. And then.....There it was! The loaded ferry from New York was closing in on the docking area.

After getting parked on the ferry, I followed the instructions on the sign, because... well... let's face it, I'm not a rebel.

I stood outside and took pictures like any good, nerdy tourist would do.

I watched the zig-zaggy route that the ferry took through the chunky icy waters on my GPS device. Who wouldn't? Right??

And finally, the ferry safely arrived in New York.
And I drove back onto solid ground in search of another nerdy adventure. :)

Ice Fishing

This postcard depicts people ice fishing in Michigan.

Apparently, this is not an urban legend. It is something that people really do, and not just in Michigan.....

 ....Recently, I spotted people and vehicles way, way out on the surface of a frozen lake in Vermont. It didn't look like they were playing hockey, so I assume it has something to do with fishing.

First time I have ever seen anything like that!

Blue Heron

I love spotting and watching wildlife, especially when I'm not even looking for it. I was viewing a beautiful sunset recently, and noticed this lone blue heron standing in a nearby, ugly, under-construction lake bed.
 The muddy lake bed was instantly transformed into a scene of beauty and peacefulness simply because of the lone blue heron, it's reflection, and the sunset's reflection on the water. Amazing.