On the way to Texas

This trip (a mostly driving one) will be to Hot Springs Arkansas and various destinations in the Hill Country and east Texas. We are planning on the next couple days in Hot Springs and surrounding hills then on to Texas. Tonight we are in Mt Vernon Illinois (no connection with George Washington) where the temps today were warmer than Cadillac, but windy.

We're seeking warmer weather than it has been at home and the Weather Channel promises us 80s. Follow us daily for the next two weeks to see where we've been. There will be crystal mines, hot mineral baths, board walks through swamps, the River Walk and the Mission Trail, caverns, Tex-Mex food, seafood by the Gulf and digging for diamonds. Sound like fun?

See you tomorrow.

Ross and Dottie


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Time to Leave the Island

All good things must come to and end. The day turned out sunny and warm and we all got tired of ice cream and fudge. I leave you with these images:














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Fort Michilimackinac

The 18th Century Fort Mackinac dates from mid 1700s and it has been reconstructed to how it looked in 1895. Photo taken from corner of Huron St and Fort St.

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Somewhere in Time

Mackinaw Island, Michigan








More later....

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Dreary Day

While it's over-cast and dreary, it's still nice to be somewhere other than Cadillac!



Apples are ripening.

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View From The Patio

It poured rain and lightning'd last night - a real duzy of a storm. Today the skies are cloudy, the air is very calm, the humidity is up and it's in the 70s. Perfect for sitting on the patio with a cup of hot coffee and enjoying the view. George and Heather get here later tonight.


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It's off to Boyne Mountain tomorrow

We check in to our Condo at Mountain Run at Boyne tomorrow afternoon. George and Heather will drive up Saturday evening after work and we all go to Mackinaw Island for the day Sunday. This adventure will feature life at Mountain Run. Stay tuned for more.


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