We have to vacate tomorrow. Timing looks to be about perfect with stormy weather moving in. Four days is the maximum stay allowed here at the island marina.
I got back on the bike this morning to join Kathy on the "Lap de Mackinac".
The tour carriages were lined up in anticipation of the onslaught of fudgies.
On the east side of the island the early morning sea gull roost. A rock for every gull and a gull for every rock.
I noticed this dinghy on a mooring over at British Landing on the west side of the island. I think I remember this scene.
Today.
From my 2005 photo file.
Things just don't change much here.
With the bike ride complete and breakfast finished, it was time for a hike. Up the fort hill we climbed.
Behind the Governor's Mansion and the Grand and out to the West Bluff.
We found a little trail in front of the West Bluff cottages and walked that to the end of the bluff.
The landscaping is very nice on all these cottages. I imagine there's a very good business here tending these yards. This is the Hamady cottage. Is or was owned by the Hamady Brothers grocery chain family from the Flint area some years ago.
From there we strolled onto the porch of the Grand Hotel. That's the route to get into the Grand free of charge.
Looking out over the Straits.
Even taking a moment to strike a rocking chair pose. (she keeps reminding how she's retired and I'm not).
We had dinner out today (Horn's Bar) and made another lap around the island before heading to the ice cream counter.
So the day is done. Tomorrow it's back to Mackinaw City and I have to go home for a couple days and put in a cameo appearance at the office.
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