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Thursday, October 7,
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It was time to leave Mackinac Island and head for Mackinaw City, Michigan. The captain, a jolly sailor, was confident in traversing the distance in less than 30 minutes. |
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Then there it was, the five-mile-long
Mackinac
Bridge, poking its tops in and out of the clouds. The roadway climbs to 135 feet above the water. A half-million vehicles cross the bridge each month. She connects St. Ignace in Upper Michigan and Mackinaw City in Lower Michigan. |
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Boats often cross under the bridge. |
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This lighthouse was in use until the bridge was completed in
1957. The bridge now lights the channel. |
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Paula couldn't resist stopping at
Weinerlicious for lunch. Hot dogs are the only things on their
menu! |
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Mark and Paula headed to Grand Rapids,
Michigan, where they ran into the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz movie. Paula, I think he loves you! |
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The Dynamic Duo stayed at the JW Marriott that night, overlooking the
Grand River. |
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Quote of the day:
 Quite
a place! Mark
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Questions, Comments? Email Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com |
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