I think you all know that I’m so happy to live in Houston most of the time.  But when August comes around?  Wow.  The heat is brutal.   A few weeks ago we had temperatures over 100 degrees for more than 10 straight days.  Coupled with the humidity of living near the Gulf, it gets a little overwhelming.  We’ve started making a habit of escaping the sweltering summer heat and heading north to cooler climates before school starts up again.  The last few years we’ve been going to Northern Michigan and I do have to admit that we’ve fallen in love.   In the area where we stay, there’s a little bit of everything for the outdoor lover and photographer.

Small calm lakes and vast Great Lakes.

Orchards where you can pick your own fruit and vineyards with tasting rooms.

Wide open dark skies filled with stars and, of course, a fire every night.

Just what this Houston gal needs to refill my soul after the heat of summer has drained the energy out.

Stay cool, my friends – Angie