Day Tripping

My friend Laurel was visiting this weekend from Ottawa, and when I asked if there was anything in particular she'd like to do, she suggested going to Bayfield on Saturday to visit her friend's art gallery. Basically a summer tourist attraction, I haven't been there in years, although it's only about an hour away right on Lake Huron. Like many villages and towns that dot the lakeshore, Bayfield is filled with charm and history. The main street is lined with small shops of all kinds, eateries and inns. The weather started out miserable, rainy and windy, but by the time we got there and enjoyed a marvelous lunch at the Red Pump Inn, the skies had cleared somewhat and was just fine for a walkabout.

A sampling of some of the local sights ...