The two RV Gypsies walked by Mr. Blue Man.
Then Mr. Blue Man zapped the two RV Gypsies with its alien rays.


Below: Oh no Lee, that is NOT the cruise boat, and you are NOT the Captain. (What is that evil look on Lee's face ???? )

Below: A really cool wooden sailboat.

Below: A nice looking 3-masted sailboat

The two RV Gypsies bought their cruise ticket and waited in line for the boat to arrive. The boat arrived 1/2 hour late because they had to send for a bigger boat than originally planned because the morning trip was canceled due to fog, and there were too many people for the afternoon cruise and so they needed the bigger boat.

Below: A ferry passing by the dock.	Below: Hooray! Here comes the cruise boat.

Below: A map of the Apostle Islands, the lighthouses, and the cruise route.


Below: Manitou Fish Camp:The fish camp has been restored to its time of use in the 1930’s when the camp was actually used by local fishermen. They depict the fishing industry in the area from the 1930’s through the 1950’s.

Below: Looking through the glass bottom of the boat

Below: Raspberry Island Lighthouse: The “Showplace of the Apostle Islands” was built is 1863 to mark the entrance to the West Channel. This lighthouse served as home to several lighthouse keepers through the years until 1947 when the light was converted to automatic operation, and was the second light station built among the islands. Raspberry Island is 1-mile long and 1/2 mile wide.

Below: Raspberry Island Lighthouse	Below: 75 stairs to the keepers / family houses.

Below: Devils Island is 318 acres, 1-1/4 miles long, and 1/2 mile wide. It is the most northern point of the cruise. Devils Island has dramatic rock formations and sea caves that wrap around its northern shore. (Photos of the sea caves can be reached from the link at the bottom of this page.) Devils Island Light was built in 1898 and later automated in 1978.

Below: Karen Duquette enjoyed photographing the wake of the boat and the dramatic designs in Lake Superior.


Note: After this boat ride, the two RV Gypsies enjoyed the boat ride to the Apostle Islands and Sea Caves (shown via the link at the bottom of this page). Even though the sunset did not occur until AFTER seeing the sea caves, the sunsets have been placed next on this page where there is more room for them.
The sea caves are on a full page by themselves and can be reached through the link at the bottom of this page.