Day 23

Last post on the blog site. Had another spectacular day on the island. Comin' home tomorrow to arrive on Tuesday. 

Day 22

Amazing day on Mackinac. Rode around island and up and down the trails to see these beautiful sights:

And the Grand Hotel...

Day 21

Enjoyed a stunning ride along the coast of Lake Michigan today. 

Arrived on Mackinac Island for a 3 day stay. Having bike trouble so will be coming home after our relaxing weekend  on the island. Staying in a quiet little spot far away from the center of town. 

Day 20

Happy 4th of July!!

Turned over our 1000th mile today. 

See Gary's bike art:

Symbolic of our many tire repairs. 

Rode to Bay View to spend the 4th with the Solms family at their lovely family cottage. 

Day 19

Had a gorgeous ride along Torch Lake and then the hills came back again to take us to Ellsworth and the House on the Hill for the night. 

View from front porch. 

Day 18

Moving west through Interlochen where brother George went to music camp a long time ago.  

Then through Traverse City in time for the Cherry Festival...

and ended day in Acme. 

Day 17

Mesick, Michigan. Mushroom capital of Michigan! Famous for their morel mushrooms. And we're staying at the Mushroom Cap Motel. No lie.