First solo camping trip-Lake Superior
I did a Great Lakes road trip this week—I’m a mermaid, and did the trip last summer, but with a friend. I knew even then I had to try it alone. This summer I did, and went in the reverse direction.
Because money is soooo tight right now I couldn’t rent hotels like last year. My second night was booked at a campground on Lake Superior!
After getting only a few hours sleep the night before leaving, and a disastrous first night “sleeping” in my Civic (lol) on Manitoulin during a terrible heatwave, then driving the longest 5-6 hours of my life, stopping twice to nap, I made it to Pancake bay. I basically contemplated booking a hotel right up until I got this massive tent erected! This was My first time putting it up by myself (I used to camp with my 6’4” ex). Approx. 5378 people walked by and saw me struggling and not one offered to help 😂🙄
After an hour of dripping sweat, cursing, mangling my knees, and a steady stream of bug spray rolling directly into my eyes, I got this beast up!! I knew I had no choice because I desperately needed to sleep and still had 3 lakes to go. The ground was rocky, I was unable to fully stake it, and half of my stakes were already bent. There had also been several severe weather warnings along the way—in north bay while on the ferry, and in Michigan where I was headed the next day, only a couple hours south. Luckily the weather was perfect and everything held up (or down!)
Finally did it!! I learned a lot on this trip, I slept like a baby, and am so proud of myself!! Next trip is in August and I’m so excited! Two nights at Presquile!