Lake Superior Circle Tour Day 6 Thunder Bay to Duluth

After spending a couple of days in Thunder Bay, it was time to complete the circle and then head back down to Texas. It was a bit saddening looking out the window and knowing I’d be leaving this amazing view shortly.

Aerial view of a waterfront town with marina, commercial buildings, and a covered walkway structure overlooking a harbor with islands visible in the distance under overcast skies

Now, going out to the bar, I accumulated a lot of change that I wouldn’t be able to use in the United States.

Assorted Canadian coins including quarters, loonies, and other denominations scattered on a dark surface

I didn’t want to lug a bunch of change back to the US, so I spent the nickels, dimes, and quarters in the pop machine down the hall.

Blue Pepsi vending machine displaying various Pepsi products and other soft drinks in illuminated selection panels

I got 2 Diet Pepsis and a Gatorade.

Two Pepsi bottles and one blue Gatorade bottle arranged on a hotel room table with a white cup

I blew the rest of my Loonies and paper money on some Red Bull at Metro.

Eight-pack case of Red Bull Energy Drink with condensation on the packaging, showing Easy Open pull-tab

I then hit the road for the border. There was a bit of a wait.

Rainy dashboard view of a vehicle ahead at a border crossing or checkpoint with Trucks Use Right Lane sign visible and wet pavement

This border crossing was very easy and painless. I was asked a few questions, and the border guard warmly welcomed me back. Lately, border crossings have been getting easier unlike in the past.

I then headed towards Duluth and got some views of the lake

Empty two-lane highway bordered by dense forest of birch and evergreen trees with clear road markings Curved two-lane highway climbing through forested area with glimpse of Lake Superior visible in the distance under blue sky Sparkling waters of Lake Superior viewed from roadside pulloff with trees framing the scene and bright sunlight reflecting off the water

I had to stop to take a leak, so I stopped at a wayside with a view.

Two wooden picnic tables on grassy area overlooking Lake Superior with trees and blue water in background View through trees to Lake Superior's rocky shoreline with calm blue water and clear sky Wide panoramic view of Lake Superior's rocky beach and forested coastline under blue sky with wispy clouds Expansive view of Lake Superior's open blue water extending to the horizon under partly cloudy sky Lake Superior shoreline showing rocky beach, calm water, and forested peninsula jutting into the lake Close-up of broken concrete or rock slabs on Lake Superior's shore with water and rocks visible in background

It rained on and off, and I also ran into various patches of fog.

Foggy two-lane highway disappearing into mist with dense forest on both sides and wet pavement

I finally made it back to Duluth where it all began.

Dark blue Ford Focus hatchback parked at gas station with traffic lights and commercial buildings visible in background under clear sky

Completing the Lake Superior Circle Tour was a blast! The scenery was amazing, and I had a great time in Thunder Bay. The drive back to Texas was long as always, but it was nice getting back. I definitely am going to miss being up north, but there is a ton of work to do here.

With my second no home internet experiment, I will really be focusing on making apps and other things that will allow me to blog more efficiently. I will also start working on my blog design. There are a lot of good things in store, and hopefully by this time next year, I’ll be doing this full time. For now, I’ll have to just remember all the good memories and start planning for my next trip.

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