Day 60

Blogging has been difficult as there is minimal cell phone service and wi fi at Mackinac Island.
The past two days yhave been idylic. Flat seas, clear blue skies and we were staying at the Island House Hotel on beautiful Mackinac Island. There are no cars here, just horses and bicycles. Marti and I decompressed and prematurely celebrated the almost completion of the trip. Getting here from Drummond Island was a piece of cake with near perfect sea conditions.

In one day we passed Mowat Point, Scott Bay, Robert Point and Martha's Sweet Shop. All these are participants of all or part of the trip.

Today we toured Fort Mackinac, and also saw a 250 old bark tepee that housed the first Catholic mission o  the island. It was founded by Father Marquette who later explored much of the midwest territories with Father Joliet. Both these men have major cities named after them.

Then we toured the butterfly museum. It was wonderful to just be among so many colorful butterflies that flitted everywhere, including Marti's head and my arm.

We had planned to stayn one more day, but the weather window says best to move on. Tomorrow we leave for Beaver Island, St. James Harbor. Lydia has been photographed constantly on this trip and especially here in Mackinac.