Put-In-Bay

Lake Erie Islands 

Ferry boat ride to the islands

Marblehead Lighthouse

Eagle in flight

I just returned from a relaxing getaway to Laurie and Mitch's rented cottage on the Northern coast of Ohio overlooking Lake Erie.
The vintage home was cozy and charming, with plenty of room for an ever changing cast of characters!

It was the product of many renovations that kept adding on a maze of porches, decks, sliding glass doors and additional living quarters.
The decor was an eclectic blend of nautical and quirky. Very retro and sweet.
We took advantage of the many fine tourist attractions found in and around the greater Sandusky area.
Highlights included a trip to a lighthouse, a cheese factory and a ferry boat ride to Put-in-Bay.
The kids enjoyed Cedar point water parks, arcades, and other forms of entertainment.
Roy and Mitch preferred drinking at the poolside bar with a well endowed amusing tattooed lady named Ruby -who showered them with unsolicited attention!

Spectacular sunset views almost forgotten during a heated "Skip Bo" card game.  We saw eagles soaring lazily across the sky and wild geese floating on the lake like ghostly apparitions.


The view from back of property was breathtaking.

Brother Jan's kids and grand kids took advantage of the beautiful 90 degree weather and swam off the rocky coast line.
The gentle sea breezes kept us comfortable despite the heat.

The Goat restaurant patio

We dined at several of the quaint local restaurants but the two stand outs were The Goat and Mon Ami Winery.

Put-in-Bay harbor shopping

Spencer relaxing near Perry memorial

chocolate cafe?

Laurie and Spence

Transportation: bikes, mopeds and golf carts

our trusty driver

Mitch and Spence: the Grille masters

Thank you, Cook family, for allowing us to share in your adventures in paradise!!

Sunset finale