The Dang's: Weekend Recap: Duluth Day 1

I have so many pictures to share from our weekend because I finally have a good camera (even if I'm still kind of bad at it) to use in one of my favorite cities, Duluth. Given my obsession with Duluth, I'm going to spread this post over three days.

Friday - Day 1
I worked a half day on Friday, and Adam is on summer hours, so we were able to get going relatively early. I came home and was greeted by Adam, Chester and a dozen roses! After dropping Chester off at his grandparents (thanks again) in the care of Aaron, we were off. Our first stop in Duluth was at Spirit Mountain's new Alpine Coaster. It was like an alpine slide except on a roller coaster frame. We went down together and it was so much fun. Even Adam the skeptic really enjoyed it.

Adam on the coaster car out front. They don't let you bring cameras on the coaster itself.

After the coaster, we drove to Canal Park, and our hotel, the South Pier Inn. This is the hotel located just across the lift bridge from Canal Park. I thought it was charming and cute. I'd definitely stay there again. At the hotel we opened our anniversary presents for each other.

Then we made our way over to the port where we learned a big ship would be leaving shortly. So we waited... and waited some more... Finally the James R Barker departed. I love the big ships. They make you feel so small.

Waiting for the Barker.

Still waiting...

Finally, the James R Barker!


I was excited! photo by Adam

By this point it was getting late and we were really hungry. We went to Little Angies for dinner. The food was good, but we weren't very impressed with the service at the bar while we were waiting for our table.

After dinner, we walked along the lake boardwalk.

In the distance, we spotted another ship approaching, so we hurried (fine, I ran and Adam walked somewhat quickly) to the lift bridge to see the Trott arrive.