Saturday was a slow down day at the CG in preparation for our trip back to PA. We had been "on the go" so much that we were all ready for a quiet, slow day. We enjoyed watching the National Guard launch 2 boats at the dock beside the CG and then place some floating bridge sections in the water that they connected. (There were about 50 of them that they connected to each other!) It was a drill that they do every so often in the St. Clair. So, we only had "brunch" around 11:15, but it was delicious.
Sam went on the computer to pay some bills and Ken slowly started to pack up Willie for our return trip to PA. Kathy and I played 2 handed Pinochle, several games of Word Nerd and ended with Bananagrams. The men worked around us, but they really didn't mind. We stopped numerous times to watch the freighters "float" by. They are so quiet and looked so graceful on the water. They are a sight to behold! They day just raced by!
We enjoyed making hot dogs over the open fire. Visited with the Canadian folks beside Sam and Kathy and then the folks directly behind us. You certainly meet the nicest folks when camping. We made "snakes" for dessert over the fire and our neighbors joined us. It was a great last night at Sault Ste. Marie. We also rode bike just a short way to the ferry dock near the CG to see our last freighter round the corner. At that spot, they are so close to the shoreline.
Ken and I got up at 5:30 and were on our way by 6:15. Kathy and Sam probably left abbout 45 minutes after us. We plan to meet at a CG near Cleveland towards suppertime, traveling about 550 miles.
Ken and I did take our last photo of the Upper Peninsula when leaving - the sunrise. What a perfect end to this part of our adventure!!
I.M. thinkin' y'all are a havin' almost to much fun. After lookin' at all them posts y'all gots of Michigan, maybe me and Nilda should be turnin' west and headin' that way. Thanks fer the excellent blog that I.M. does enjoy readin', even if'n I.M. don't commentary much on it.
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