Sorry for the late/multiple updates, but it turns out that Michigan and T-Mobile are not close friends outide of major cities! I've been composing as we go and will be posting whenever we get service or find free wi-fi.
Day 3 was a nice, easy ride. It was only about 70 or so miles, and on a nice quiet road along the lake. Though it was a bit hot whenever we stopped (around 80), the temperature was lovely while we were riding. After packing up our campsite, we headed off, taking a quick detour to try to get some new gloves for me (no luck, but Jay stitched up the hole so all is well). We also found a Walmart and Jay got a plastic picture frame and some clear duct tape to fashion a windshield extension out of - it's not the prettiest, but it's surpisingly fitting, and it works well to give him a little more protection from the wind. And boy is it windy here!
We headed towards Port Austin along Rt 25, a lovely two lane road that follows the lake. We stopped for lunch in a small town called Harbor Beach. Jay liked the looked of a little cafe called the Anchorage, so we stopped in for a bite. It was really cute inside and when the owner seated us, we found out he was British! His name was Mick and he and Jay had a great chat about their homeland, and Mick made me the best fish sandwich I've ever had!
After our lovely lunch, it was off to see the Boomers in Port Austin. What a marvelous little area they live in! Mr. and Mrs. Boomer gave us a great welcome, giving us a wonderful tour of the area and treating us to a lovely dinner at a local restaurant (I had perch for the first time, caught fresh from the lake, and it was delicious!) We finished off the night with some amazing ice cream - I had rasberry bug-a-boo, and though Jay's Mackinaw fudge was good, he was totally jealous of my choice. Then it was early to bed - the fresh Michigan air definitely made us sleepy. We had the great pleasure of staying in Ellen's room (thanks Ellen!) which has a gorgeous view of the lake. And we must have been tired because we fell fast asleep! A HUGE, heartfelt thank-you to the Boomers for showing us such amazing hospitality and generosity!!!
I attached a picture of one of the many roadside parks we drove by on our way to Port Austin.
That's all for now. Day 4 will be up soon!
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