Tonight we're in the Michigan U.P. (upper peninsula for those who thought, "Where?"). But, first, today we started out from Campers Cove about 11 am, our usual morning start goal. Initially, I thought we would just continue up the lake shore to the Mackinac Bridge. But, Joyce happened to note there were several ski resorts over on the western shore. Now where we were, a ski resort would not be a likely encounter. It's flat. Very flat here on the eastern shore. Piquing our curiosity, we decided to cut across to the western shore to see what gives. Sure enough, there were "mountains" there. Skiers could probably get up to maybe 15 mph before the slope ended. Anyway, we were not particularly impressed except with the scenery...and the smooth riding highways. Well, they were smooth for a few feet between cracks and potholes.
We hit the Mackinac Bridge about 1 am. With the sun high above, it would have been a beautiful sight except is was drizzling rain or more like driving through a gray cloud. But, it was still a beautiful sight. Joyce got some photos, but they're on her camera...up on the dash...and I'm sitting on the rear seat. Sooo...
We stopped for a quick lunch at a scenic view pullout then headed on down US Hwy 2. We had visited the U.P. in 2010 in old Pumpkin so we don't plan on staying long here this time. So, we stayed on Hwy 2 down to near Escanaba where we veered off a short distance to a quiet little campground named Vagabond Resort on Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan. It's not fancy, but I like it here. I might stay...well, maybe not. I've still got to see Rosie and PJ.
We're sitting here watching Rachael Maddow right now. It's the first campsite I've been able to use my "Tailgater" Dish antenna. When the tree count is down or there's a good sized hole located in the right place, I can get Dish TV just like at home. Sometimes you just get tired off campfires, wine and a lawnchair. Yeah, right.
Tomorrow night we'll be somewhere in Wisconsin. I'll be more specific when I know where.
