Pure Michigan!

We haven’t had great internet service….(and I got lazy with the blog.)

We have always enjoyed summers in Michigan: Lazy days, beautiful lakes, and great friends.
We are SO, SO glad we changed our itinerary right now. It’s been in the 70’s and 80’s since we arrived.

Lighthouses, Sand Dunes, Beautiful Beaches, and Sunflowers!

I hiked 1.8 miles to see the Big Sable Point Lighthouse at Ludington State Park (the black and white one)….then I climbed the 130 stairs to the top, had a bit of a panic attack once I was out on the ledge. (I keep forgetting I’m more fearful of heights these days). I very slowly walked down the open grate spiral stairs while sweating to death. UGH. That ended up being more of a workout than I thought!

Omena Lake

We had such a great time with Joanne and Joe and their dog Charlie! They have such a wonderful home. We went biking, boating, jet skiing and just spent time relaxing with special friends.

Petoskey

The Little Traverse Wheelway is a bike trail that runs for 26 miles between Charlevoix and Harbor Springs. I spent a few days riding parts of that trail. Petosky had their Sidewalk Sale’s when we were visiting. A girl’s dream.

Charlevoix

This year we visited the “Mushroom Houses” in Charlevoix. It’s amazing how you visit a place many times and still find new things to see! Earl Young was a self taught builder who used natural materials from the area to create these homes.

Glen Arbor

Still one of our favorite little towns. Unfortunately, we found out that my favorite garden shop is going up for sale by the owner. She is retiring after 40 years!

Traverse City and cherries everywhere!

A little issue….

We had to take Sam to the vet…..He was having a very hard time walking and lethargic…it was so sad. Finding a vet who would see Sam was not easy. After calling over 10 vets close to us, we had to drive 45 miles for one willing to see him. As it turns out, it was worth the drive. This Clinic was great. Sam is now on steroids for back problems and is perking up a bit.

A few more days in Michigan (Whitehall/Montague and then South Haven) before heading into Chicago!