Photo Friday #59

The pandemic and quarantine hit everyone pretty hard. Many of us were relocated to our parents’ homes and had to stay there, indoors, without leaving for months. I decided in mid-July to take a trip for my own well-being. I visited a friend who lives in Manistique, Michigan in the UP for a long weekend. The trip was a great reset for my mental health. I got to see friends, for the first time in what felt like forever, and see an incredibly beautiful area. This photo was taken of the sunset on my friend’s lake as we put too many people on a paddle boat, just to get the perfect view. Sometimes just getting a new perspective and spending time with friends can completely change your attitude for the better. Plus it’s hard to beat the Upper Peninsula sunsets.