Results tagged “The Rod and Reel Resort” from Kararhea Photography Blog
In 2001, I spent my first summer in Sioux Narrows, working in the restaurant at the Rod and Reel Resort. My friend Naomi had seen an ad in the paper, and after working there a month or two convinced me I should be there too. Sioux Narrows, the local people, and the Motlong family changed my life. This became my home away from home for the next few summers. And after I stopped working there each summer, I would visit, and each time I would cry as I drove out of that town, away from my second family, and my second home. What was it about this place? It was magical. Lake of the Woods is hands down one of the most beautiful places in the world. No, I haven't seen the entire world. However, I've seen a good portion of Canada, along with 14 other countries, and feel I'm qualified to judge! I used to love my morning walks across that bridge, especially in the early and late summer when the sun would still be rising as I'd walk to work. I loved jumping in the lake during work breaks, and jumping in again the moment work was done. I loved sitting near the water and listening to the sounds as it lapped up on the beach. I would walk the same road through the trees, over, and over, and over, and it never got old.
I was fortunate enough to find some time this summer to get out to Sioux Narrows with some of my best girl friends. It seems to get harder and harder to get everyone together, but those of us that could make it had an incredible time. We ate good food, drank cheap wine, and talked til all hours of the night. We sat in the hot tub at night, and swam in the refreshing cool waters of the lake during the day. We ate fresh fish (thanks Darcy!) and drank cold beer by the beach. I left feeling recharged, and ready to take on the rest of what summer has to throw at me. And this time, I didn't cry.
This is Sioux Narrows, through my eyes. Oh, and the little yellow sheep like guy is Mort. He's our mascot.... it's a long story!!!
And because my website and I are STILL not getting along, here's the rest on a slideshow!
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aww...so awesome. What a great weekend...I want to go back!!!! Great pics!!
(09.01.09 @ 10:41 AM)Great photos Kara. Can't believe I haven't been there with you yet. Something to consider for summers to come. I think you should start posting/citing your music choices for your slideshows...i always enjoy it and often don't know who is singing.
(09.01.09 @ 09:24 PM)We should sooo do a family trip there some time! I would be in heaven!!! And good point about the music. This is Xavier Rudd, Solace.
(09.01.09 @ 11:18 PM)