We saw Meijer Gardens for the first time, experienced Bay City and saw many fine ships sail through the Soo Locks. A relaxing drive up the Lake Superior coast was the icing on the cake.
Now we woke in Charlevoix with 300 miles still to go but it was a beautiful day for driving.
We arrived in town the night before too late to buy fudge but Carol remedied that in the morning and also bought some fresh made to order sandwiches from a cafe. We imagined a lunch in the open air somewhere along the way.
If you haven't visited Michigan yet...well maybe you should. It has more than it's fair share of natural beauty, especially near the lake that bears it's name. Inland though there are hundreds of lakes and forests and the further North you go it gets more hilly and there is even skiing in the winter. Wineries and vineyards abound. It also has the most pleasure boat registries in the USA as you are never far from water. It has I believe more lighthouses than you can shake a stick at which is a pretty impressive number.
I took a morning walk on the beach 40 yards from our room.
Another stroll by the waterfront, aided by a double espresso
Small town America -I love it.
Love it -or leave it, and we had to leave it as home was calling. First we would have to fuel-up and that meant a visit to a small mom and pop breakfast joint.
Simple fare-bacon, eggs, potatoes and we were ready for a six hour drive.... (video)
Next trip? An Alaskan cruise with bears and glaciers, sailing from Vancouver!
Next trip? An Alaskan cruise with bears and glaciers, sailing from Vancouver!
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