It finally cooled off - it was in the low 40s overnight, but warmed up nicely for our last day in Michigan. We once again headed back to Mackinac Island. This time we rented bicycles so we could ride the perimeter of the island. It's eight miles around, and only took us a little over two hours when we stopped at least ten times.
Lake Huron reminds me of the Caribbean - bright blues and greens and very clean water.
We found these all around the shoreline. They are rock cairns - small mounds of stones and pebbles built to mark biking and hiking trails. It's traditional for each person passing by to add a stone. We only added a few stones to a few cairns - too many to stop and look.
This was a natural spring coming off one of the hillsides. We stopped for a very cold drink. Unfortunately, 30 seconds after we drank, we noticed this:
Our next stop was St. Anne's Catholic Church. They have baptismal records dating back to 1659.
The church was originally located in Mackinaw City, but in 1780 it was moved across the ice to Mackinac Island where it still stands. Mass is still held on Sunday mornings.
After we turned in the bicycles we headed to lunch and then stopped for dessert.
We each had a gigantic white chocolate covered strawberry!
Tomorrow morning we start our travels towards home. We're going to miss the fabulous view, sunlight until 10:00pm, and the very overpriced everything! It's been a great trip and we can't wait to some day return.
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