Leo and Marci picked us up at 7 am Sunday morning. We were on our way to their cabin near Posen. Had breakfast in Hillman where we were served by the daughter of a relative of theirs. Their cabin used to be much more primative but Leo's dad renovated it into a two story, three bedroom (plus a bunk room), two bath house. It's used during the summer and especially during fall hunting seasons. We relaxed outside on the porch swing, chatted and drank some cool beverages. We drove to Presque Isle where we had a fine dinner overlooking Presque Isle marina, walked through some woods from the marina to Presque Isle light, the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes at 100 feet. Retruned to the cabin through Alpena and went to bed early because we were to rise at 4 am Monday for the bridge walk.
On Monday, we walked the bridge. It took us a while to get out of Mackinaw City after the bridge walk due to traffic congestion--seemed a little disorganized for such a big event. Stopped for lunch in Cheboygen, then Marci's sister, Rita, and her husband, Merle had everyone over to their house for dessert. In the evening, just before dusk, we arrived at Marci's brother's camp. They had numerous bear sightings and thought we would want to see one. It was nearly dark when we saw a moderate sized black bear enter camp. After a few mnutes it left, but we had our exciting sighting.
Tuesday we drove home taking first US 23 along Lake Huron through many small towns. Lakeside houses ranged from small to large, new to old, and interspersed with resorts and rental cabins. Some beachfront property, especially with the rentals. What I find most striking is the apparently good economic status of the region. Downtowns are well maintained with few vacancies. Economic health is also reflected in houses in this northeast quadrant of the lower peninsula which seem to be well cared for. They are in great shape, good repair, in contrast to those in the small towns around Emerald Lake and in the UP. Stopped at a couple interesting stores having unique furniture and accessories. Kathy fell in love with a corner stand so we bought it and rearranged the gear so we could cart it home. Dinner at Whitey's in Davison and then home.
Thanks to Leo and Marci for a great time.
On Monday, we walked the bridge. It took us a while to get out of Mackinaw City after the bridge walk due to traffic congestion--seemed a little disorganized for such a big event. Stopped for lunch in Cheboygen, then Marci's sister, Rita, and her husband, Merle had everyone over to their house for dessert. In the evening, just before dusk, we arrived at Marci's brother's camp. They had numerous bear sightings and thought we would want to see one. It was nearly dark when we saw a moderate sized black bear enter camp. After a few mnutes it left, but we had our exciting sighting.
Tuesday we drove home taking first US 23 along Lake Huron through many small towns. Lakeside houses ranged from small to large, new to old, and interspersed with resorts and rental cabins. Some beachfront property, especially with the rentals. What I find most striking is the apparently good economic status of the region. Downtowns are well maintained with few vacancies. Economic health is also reflected in houses in this northeast quadrant of the lower peninsula which seem to be well cared for. They are in great shape, good repair, in contrast to those in the small towns around Emerald Lake and in the UP. Stopped at a couple interesting stores having unique furniture and accessories. Kathy fell in love with a corner stand so we bought it and rearranged the gear so we could cart it home. Dinner at Whitey's in Davison and then home.
Thanks to Leo and Marci for a great time.
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