Oh what a glorious day in northern Michigan....deep blue skies and cool temps. We moved Daisy to the Zehnder's huge parking lot. Picked up Bob and Linda and had 3 stops....1st, buy some bakery goodies at Zehnder's - oh my what a selection! Then we gave them their first Tim Horton's experience! And finally, we went to Kern's Sausage/Cheese shop for some good homemade meats and cheese. Went back to their hotel, said good bye and just enjoyed our time together so much!
We left Frankenmuth with a bit lighter wallets, full tummies and happy memories!
Yummy donuts and coffee
Hooked Toad up to Daisy and 3 hours later we were in Petoskey - another favorite. We were last here in 2006. Charming downtown right on Lake Michigan and enjoyed strolling the streets and checking out the shops. Then onto Harbor Springs, another favorite - lots of $$$. Oh my the homes are unbelievable in size and design. I was looking in the window at some of the real estate listings....$5m - $11m
Mark's cousin Rita told us to drive the Tunnel of Trees (20 miles of heavily wooded area along the lake. It is very remote, but some lovely homes and very pretty. At the end, we were in Cross Village and Rita said we should eat at The Leg's Inn. There's not much in Cross Village but this place is very popular and enjoyed wonderful polish food with a spectacular setting on the lake and has been operating for 4 generations.
Lake Michigan
Drive thru the Tunnel of Trees
Flowers were gorgeous in Petoskey and Harbor Springs, too....
here's pretty flower box in Harbor Springs
We sat outside with this view for dinner at The Leg's Inn....if you zoom in, you can see Gray's Reef (8 miles away).
Tiny little speck from where we were, but so many memories of passing by on Catrina Sail and Catrina Power.
We've boated around this landmark many times on our way to Mackinac Island. It is very shallow, so you must navigate carefully. We were amazed that we could see this while
having dinner in such a tranquil setting.
Lake side view of The Leg's Inn....lots of people dinning outside and inside.
The Blue Angels arrived in Traverse City this afternoon and tomorrow, we will be on our way. Having a wonderful time up here in beautiful Michigan......air is so fresh, the scenery, food, flowers, shopping, etc. just the best!
Lovely sunset over Lake Michigan
Mark is checking the water temp - 64.
Beautiful walking path that runs from Mackinac Island to Charlevoix (around 50 miles) We had a very pleasant walk on this trail tonight! Got in our 10,000 steps!
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