Start time: 0710
Start odometer: 4142
Weather: Cloudy and some rain
Highlights:
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A cute little chapel along the side of the road. |
I found the flowers along the side of the road very pretty in Charlevoix. |
My ferry ride to Mackinac Island. |
Mackinac bridge. |
A lighthouse at the entrance to Mackinac Island. |
The Grand Hotel from the ferry. |
The Biddle House, on the island. |
Historical marker describing the Biddle House. |
Historical marker about the island. |
Pretty house heading west on the street along the shoreline. |
Another pretty house. |
Nice flowers on the lamp post. |
At 660 feet, this is longest porch in the world...The Grand Hotel. |
The hotel was preparing for an event. |
Another look at the front of the hotel. |
Historical marker mentioning the story of the railroad involvement in building the hotel. |
As scene of the street leading to the front of the hotel. |
The entrance to Fort Mackinaw. |
From the fort. looking towards the Mackinaw Bridge. |
The ferry dock. |
I met these three wonderful women giving a quilt making demonstration. They were very helpful in suggesting some sites for me to see. |
On the island, there is a house that is filled with butterflies of all kinds. The walk through was wonderful. The following pictures show some of the butterflies in the building. It was a neat experience. |
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The wingspan of this one was about eight inches! |
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Back on the main street after a quick shower. |
Street cleaners! |
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A look back at the island from the ferry. Notice the bike rental equipment! |
We passed around a barge on our return to the mainland. |
Another look at this very long barge. |
Routes traveled today: 31 - C66 - 23
Lodging: Starlite Budget Inns -
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