Visiting Family up North, Part 2

Today was the second and main day of my visit to Akeley, Minnesota for a retreat with the extended family. I started the day by going around the neighborhood to see the attractions, including the statue of Paul Bunyan:

The world's largest Tiger Muskie

An unfortunately-named funeral home

Shortly after arriving at the lakeshore, I made my first attempt at waterskiing. I was not at all successful even after several tries, but in my defense the lake was unusually wavy. Along with the large group of extended family members, I walked the trails by the cabin my grandfather owned.

After lunch, I played the card game Bang! with several cousins. I had played only once before, but I like the game very much and have previously tried to recreate it as a networked PC game. (I might restart that project sometime.) That was a good deal of fun. Wandering about and watching things happen around the lake occupied the remainder of the afternoon.

The day was wrapped up by attending a show at the Woodtick Theater. It was a lively collection of songs in an assortment of musical styles; I enjoyed it very much.

Tomorrow will consist entirely of the drive back down to western Illinois.