October 6, 2010

It was a great trip. Our travels took us 3895 miles through four states and two countries. We were gone 24 days and stayed in fourteen different hotels. We met countless people, and several will never be forgotten. We always look forward to our trips, but every time we go, we eventually look forward to returning home. I think that occurred on Monday of this week as we were leaving the Frederick Meijer Gardens. It was the last major attraction we were seeing, and most of the remaining trip was the 750 mile drive back to the Ponderosa. We hope you enjoyed traveling with us. This is a short list of some of the things that we liked most…hard to do, but here goes.

The Soo Locks are so important to this country and Canada. Millions of tons of cargo pass through them each year.

Big Sable Lighthouse is the tallest (112 feet) on the Great Lakes. The two mile walk through the dunes is a reminder of how harsh the weather is around Lake Michigan.

Lake of the Clouds is a special place. When you walk to the edge of the cliff, you really do feel like you are in the clouds.

Tahquamenon Falls are so peaceful. We were the only ones there, and the only thing that you could hear was the rushing water.

The Frederick Meijer Gardens’ mixture of nature and art offers something for everyone.

The Butterfly House is a connection to nature. Stand still and they will light on your head.

The Cherry Republic, so much, so good!

At Lakenenland Sculpture Park, Tom Lakenen wants to give something back to the public that is free.

The Antlers Bar and Grill and Fratello’s Italian Restaurant are a tossup. We didn’t get a photo of Fratello’s. That is just a good excuse to go back.

Until our next adventure…