It’s all downhill from there
After the highlights of Mackinac Island (which I’ve since been informed is pronounced “Mackinaw” in spite of the spelling … it’s a French thing, apparently!), there was just no point to trying to capture photos of anything else. But then …
Mackinac Island!
At last, the highlight of the trip! Mackinac Island, a combination tourist trap and throwback to an earlier era — no cars allowed, only feet, bicycles, and horses! It was about a 20-minute ferry ride from Mackinaw City to the …
The End of Day 3
These photos are from the end of Day 3, overlooking Lake Michigan shortly before sunset. There were several people at this scenic overlook with cameras and tripods waiting to capture what they hoped would be a fantastic sunset over the …
To the Lake Michigan Shore and Northwards!
Today was a wet day for the most part, but there were a few breakthroughs of sun and blue skies for part of the afternoon. I spent the morning driving through torrential downpours, but found the first good weather of …
Just a Long Travel Day
I had at first thought that the only pictures I’d have to show for today (a long travel day) would be of the outside of my hotel, but then I came back from dinner to discover that the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile …
Playing the Organ Before Leaving
OK, I know, this isn’t Michigan, but this was the organ I played the morning of the day I left for Michigan, so can’t that count? Somers (CT) Congregational Church burned to the ground a couple of years ago, and …
Getting Closer!
The time draws closer and the excitement builds!