Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Spring Trip Day 2: Mackinac Island

All aboard!




It's been another exhausting day for us up here on the Straits of Mackinac. After last night's late arrival, we slept in a little and began with a lovely carb-rich breakfast at our hotel. We boarded the 10:00am ferry for the Island.




On the Island, we took a tour by horse drawn carriage. Our first stop was at the Butterfly House (where we warmed up from the rather cold day).
Preparing to fire the cannon.
















Look at me! I'm on a HORSE!


After a few more stops, including Arch Rock, our tour ended at Fort Mackinaw. Then, somehow, I ended up on a horse. (Shan and I both took groups of kids riding. I've never been on a horse for more than five minutes before.)
We had dinner on the Island and then took the last ferry (7:00pm) back to the mainland. 












You can just see the Bridge in the right of this one.
  It's a little cold on the boat.



Our day ended with some time at the pool and lights out at 10:00pm. Tomorrow morning has us shipping off to Whitefish Point, the Shipwreck museum, and the Soo Locks.

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