Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: Shore Path Sights

We started our walk from the beach in the city of Lake Geneva. 

I used the zoom on my camera to capture this photo of the Stone Manor across the lake.  For interesting information you can go to www.lakegenevaestates.com.

Every property owner on Lake Geneva is required to maintain a path for walkers across their property.  The variety of walking surfaces is endless.

The variety of homes along the lakefront is endless as well.  This, obviously, is one of the more beautiful.

This property owner hired an artist to carve eagles into the dead wood of a pre-existing tree in his yard.

I paused for a moment to hear what he had to say, but he wasn't in a talking mood.

I feel a bit awkward passing so close to the homes along the shore, but it's perfectly acceptable. 

I believe this "deer?" is fashioned of a metal material.  It loomed large in a vast open area.  Again, I zoomed in to get this close.

A wide variety of cruises are available on the lake.  The Lady of the Lake, the Grand Belle of Geneva and the U.S. Mailboat provide the following cruises:  Geneva Bay/Sundowner Tour, Ice Cream Social Tour, Full Lake Tour, U.S. Mailboat Tour, Expanded Bay Tour, Black Point Estate Tour, Luncheon Tour, Champayne Brunch, Sunset Dinner Cruise and Dixieland/Jazz Dinner Cruise.  

This map indicates the water depths throughout the lake.

The lake is on the other side of this home.  The shore path deviates from lakeside and runs along the outside of this wrought iron fence which encloses the property. 

Even so, the walk is beautiful.

We came upon this lovely wedding party as we headed toward downtown Lake Geneva for dinner at Popeye's.

I couldn't resist sneaking a couple pictures.

We passed the swim beach and the Riviera where the cruise boats dock.

This immaculate 1956 Packard was parked in Popeye's parking lot.

The wedding party made there way to The Riviera for the reception.

And heeere's POPEYE'S.  From our table inside, we faced the lake and the Riviera.

Popeye's décor is perfect for fun dining. 

We'll definitely be back to Lake Geneva several more times this summer.

The shore paths in Williams Bay and Fontana on Lake Geneva also offer grand views of the lake and of the surrounding properties.

I promise to share the sights when we walk those paths.

(I have posted more sights, this time along the north shore from Fontana, on my next two blog posts). 

Two Lives Join Hands

My nephew, Justin and his bride, Brittany were married May 26th in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

We received this photograph on an invitation to a celebration of their marriage here in Beloit in August.

I love this picture.  I wish Justin and Brittany the best as they embark on what will be a lifetime of grand adventures. 

LOVE IS THE ANSWER

Baby Wrens

Lon heard chirping as he passed this wren house this morning.  I got my camera and snapped these pictures.

I saw two heads and wonder if there are more.

These are the first baby wrens I've ever seen in our backyard.

Mother Wren didn't like me standing so close to her house so I backed off.  She was squawking vigorously.  I'm happy to have gotten this quick look at her babies.

Here's the neighborhood where Mother Wren chose to raise her family.

My First Tomato Sighting

My tiny cucumbers now have a playmate.  I discovered this little tomato this morning.

This cucumber dressed up special to welcome its new neighbor.

This pansy flower smiled from the deck across the yard.  I didn't realize until this year that pansies have a sweet scent. 

44 Years Ago Today

We were hitched.