Things are still wet as I crawl out of the tent but, the rain has stopped, and splotches of blue sky are becoming ever more present. I briefly flirt with the idea of taking a daytrip to Zephyr lake but, I feel satisfied with the quantity and quality of my exploratory excursions earlier in the trip and decide to kick back and relax today.

For the first time this trip, I make some serious progress in the book I brought “Jesus of Nazareth” by Joseph Ratzinger. Also, for the first time, the wind makes a mid-day appearance. It’s certainly nothing serious and serves not only as a welcome cooling breeze but, also keeps the bugs away. And, with the continual rustling of trees drowning out any voices that may carry across the lake, I only notice a few different groups pass by.

There really isn’t much noteworthy to say, as I lounge in camp for the duration and just soak it all in. As I stroll down to the lakeshore to do some evening fishing, I realize that I have some company. The local beaver is just down the shore 30-40 yards chewing on a fresh branch. Later, as the sun begins to set, he happens to swim past to add some action to the photo shoot. A truly beautiful sunset is a most fitting end to my final evening.

~Saganaga Lake