We're not in a rush, which is the great thing about driving holidays. We can stop and smell the roses, even though there weren't any.
As we drew nearer, many miles on, to our resting place for the night-Charelevoix we still found time to turn off the road and visit a scenic tranquil spot from previous trips. The only sound in these restful lay-bys would be the lapping of lake Michigan and maybe a seagull heading home to the wife and kids.
Only two people got to enjoy this moment
Tranquility is my favorite word with peace a close second
The stones were resting after another hard day of laying in the sun, not moving
After 100 or so miles of grinning and enjoying the stunning scenery of Upper Michigan we came to Charlevoix (pronounced Sharley-voy). A quiet little town blessed with beauty.
This is the restaurant we would dine in tonight and we were ready for a slap-up feed with salt and pepper on the table. Huzzah!
The Hotel- the Weathervane Terrace had a suite with Lake Michigan views waiting for us.
While Carol was unpacking I wandered down to the main street to take some photos. The main street has many restaurants, bars and fudge shops. A visit here always involves stopping into a fudge shop where they are usually making the fudge right there in the shop . It is superior fudge and we load up!
Some of the quirkier houses, like the one on the left are the work of Earl Young a noted architect in the area who started building stone homes in the 1920's and in fact built the Weathervane in 1959.
The water in the far distance is Lake Charlevoix which drains into Lake Michigan
A recent addition to the waterfront.
Dinner in the Weathervane is casual American food and there's nothing wrong with that-steaks and burgers, seafood including Whitefish from the lake. We always enjoy eating here. The outdoor balcony over the water, wasn't open in the evening as the sun was going down and it was cooling off.
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