Mackinac Island GRAND HOTEL. What a view from the water to the hotel . . . and . . .
. . . and from the hotel to the Straits of Mackinac.
The GRAND HOTEL and we had found "Somewhere in Time."
A walk in the hotel gardens, afternoon tea, a harp being played in the lobby . . . resting in the rocking chairs on the porch . . . veranda. Such elegance!
Almost no better way to spend part of an afternoon.
The main street in downtown was clogged with bicycles (no automobiles on the island) and hundreds of tourists that arrive constantly via three or four ferry companies bringing people from the mainland. The yellow vehicle is a "taxi."
From the Fort one can see the bridge across the Strait a the route SONATA will take over to St. Ignace and remain for a week while Bonnie, we, return to Virginia.345 gallons of diesel taken aboard . . . cruising at about 2+ miles per gallon.
Thank you ever so much Charlie and Bonnie for being our eyes on your journey. We are thoroughly enjoying reading your posting, viewing the pictures and are very envious. Be safe and continue to enjoy each other and the voyage.
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Dear Bonnie and Charlie, There are days when Pete has read your updates that I think he is going to be MIA. (on his way to you "babes") I love getting my cup of coffee in the morning and reading your updates and loving your pictures. Pete and I feel like we are on a "virtual vacation". In reality, Pete is almost done will all the teak on the boat! We miss you and so does Peppy. You both look great and God bless your days and nights as you sail the Intercoastal! Yours Truly Sue
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