Last week we accomplished something on both of our bucket lists. Something simple. Free. And Fun!
Concerts at our outdoor venue of Bayfront are always inviting. Since neither one of us enjoy crowds of people, we tend to avoid these kinds of activities. Plus, it gets expensive. Of course, the right act would be worth both the crowd and the money.
When we heard that Bon Iver was playing at Bayfront, we took this opportunity to satisfy a bucket list item of both of ours: attending a Bayfront concert from the vantage point of being on the water in our kayaks! The weather cooperated beautifully and perfectly so we loaded up our boats and headed for the big water.
Upon arrival, the water looked choppy and a little intimidating. We were apprehensive until we spoke to another lady who convinced us we could paddle across the bay since she had our same kayak. Though the winds were quiet, the water was wavy. We weren't the only people who had the idea to attend a concert from the water so there were big, fast boats a plenty. This added to our anxiety, which almost prevented us from being brave enough to paddle across the big water.
However, as we saw caravans of others in kayaks and stand up paddle boarders, our confidence came and we made it across the Bay in anticipation of hearing the concert. It was perfect. We were right there by the Aerial Lift Bridge and the William A. Irvin. Naturally I had to make my way to the Irvin to give it a love tap.
It was a fun atmosphere to be among the crowds of boats anchored in the Bay for the same reason we were there. Many people were playing in water, which was not numbingly freezing. We paddled between all the boaters while listening to lovely music under a clear, warm sky. No better way to enjoy time with my love! A perfect Duluth day.
