A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

We had a nice relaxing morning visiting with Uncle Bob and Aunt Pam enjoying their beautiful home.
Around 2:00 we headed toward Munising along the scenic route of M31. The weather was calling for scattered rain showers but we were hopeful on dodging the rain drops. Gorgeous scenes along the route.

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Beautiful inland lakes on the east side and views of Lake Michigan on the west as we traveled through Traverse City, Charlevoix and Petosky.

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We stopped for a break at Friske’s Market for some homemade, warm cherry donuts and michigan peaches, and said hello to the farm mascots while we were there.

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Gearing up for more rain… Here’s to great gear!

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Made it to Mackinac City, off the bike for a quick stretch…

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Over the bridge and in the UP…

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A little drizzly, mixed with late day blue skies on 117 then M28 for the final stretch.

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Made it to the cabin.

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After setting up camp, had a late night dinner at Camel Riders on 440. Amazing dinner at a charming restaurant in the woods that caters to locals and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

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After we finished an amazing dinner, the owner told us to order the sirloin for two next time. A prime cut of aged sirloin steak that is so popular and you can cut it with a fork… Sign us up!! A long full day ended with a great dinner and restful sleep in the cabin. Until tomorrow… J & M

Getting Used to the Bike

It’s been a long year since the last big adventure to Cape Breton. We headed out after our packing, errands and work around 2:00. The weather was partly cloudy, and a little breeze to make the riding comfortable with coats and gear. We traveled 69 to 94 until we got off the highway for gas in Galesburg. The sky was getting blacker and people at the gas station remarked “hope you are going East”. We started off as it began to rain lightly and stopped under an overpass to let the weather go past us.

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When it looked like it was going to last, we geared up in rainsuits and headed off.

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Despite the rain, the ride on M 37 was so pretty toward Traverse City.

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We got to our destination in Traverse City and had nice family time with Uncle Bob, Pam and family.
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HooHa!! J&M