Wednesday, June 26, 2013
We woke to a sunny and calm morning. Bundled up in multiple layers we motored all day. We passed several lighthouses and we were very excited to go under the Mackinac Bridge. It is huge at about 5 miles across from shore to shore and really high at 155 feet off the water. It is said to be the fourth longest span in the world. We could see the cars through the grating as we passed beneath; cool but also kind of creepy!
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| Cars crossing the Mackinac |
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| Approaching the Mackinac |
After arriving at St. Ignace, we went straight for the showers. It had been four days so this was a priority and a luxury! We had dinner at The Marina Pub; a whitefish hoagy and a turkey on rye. The food was great and the beer was cold! Sitting on the outdoor patio, we enjoyed watching the old cars arrive in town for the antique car show. Our daughter, Brielle, called us while we were having dinner. It was nice to hear her voice and catch up. Contact from home makes any day a good day.
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| This old Mercedes...I could drive! |
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| Marina Pub Garden |
We got a good night's sleep; it rained off an on all night so the boat was very wet in the morning. We walked to town to find a store where we could buy fly swatters. Ace hardware had a electric hand held zapper, but we settled for 2 old fashioned ones. The cashier directed us to the BnL Café or Bentley's for a good cup of coffee. Bentley's has been around since somewhere around the 50's and hasn't changed a bit. The food was good old home cooked eggs, potatoes and toast, and LOTS of coffee. The best part, by far though, was that they had WIFI. Finally we could connect and post our progress.
We got a good night's sleep; it rained off an on all night so the boat was very wet in the morning. We walked to town to find a store where we could buy fly swatters. Ace hardware had a electric hand held zapper, but we settled for 2 old fashioned ones. The cashier directed us to the BnL Café or Bentley's for a good cup of coffee. Bentley's has been around since somewhere around the 50's and hasn't changed a bit. The food was good old home cooked eggs, potatoes and toast, and LOTS of coffee. The best part, by far though, was that they had WIFI. Finally we could connect and post our progress.
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| Bentley's Cafe |
Main Street has a river walk along the waterfront. The St. Ignace lighthouse sits at the end of a long pier. This lighthouse is quite striking but is really just for show. The park was very popular with locals.
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| St. Ignace Park Lighthouse |
Musings:
- In spite of wearing sun screen, we both got sunburned today. It's time to put the Boom Shade up.
- The Mackinac Bridge is fascinating. http://www.mackinac.com/about/mackinac-bridge
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