Lovely Day on Mackinac Island

Today was a positively beautiful day to take the ferry to Mackinac Island.  We rode our bikes 2 miles from the CG to Mackinaw City on the Rails to Trail to get on the 11:00 ferry.  It is only a 20 minute ride but so much fun.  We took our bikes along to the island and packed our lunches.  There are no motorized vehicles of any kind on the entire island and the majority of it is very nature and scenic.  The small downtown area is fairly commercial with lots of shops, restaurants, and hotels. There are gorgeous flowers everywhere in hanging pots, huge planters, window boxes, etc.  We rode the 8 1/2 mile trail around the outside of the island enjoying the views of the lake and the shorelines.  We stopped to hike up to the arch and then Sam and I decided we should create our own sculpture of the arch so that all the people who are riding on the trail could enjoy our handiwork.  Kathy and Ken just watched shaking their heads and laughing.  What's that about????  We were very pleased with our project.

We also did some bike riding in the center of the island enjoying the Grand Hotel - the largest seasonal hotel in the world.  The porch goes on forever and is edged by flower boxes filled with geraniums. Quite breathtaking.  We sat on the porch rocking and relaxing.  Returned on the 6:00 ferry and then rode the 2 miles back to the CG via our bikes. 

 The evening was extremely windy but that kept the pesty mesquitoes away.  Bocce was won by the women tonight - YES!!!! 

Our time here near Mackinaw City has flown by.  Can't believe we will be leaving tomorrow morning for Sault Ste. Marie.  Should be exciting!  One great adventure after another!