The long-spanning Mackinac Bridge linking the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. I learned that the inhabitants of the upper peninsula are called Yoopers (creative pronunciation of 'upper'), while those who live in the lower peninsula are called Trolls, b/c they live below a bridge.
A picturesque view of Mackinac Island, taken from Fort Mackinac which rests strategically on the highest hill on the island.
Mackinac Island has banned all motor vehicles, so semi trucks are loaded onto barges, ferried across the harbor, and unloaded at the dock. A battalion of horse drawn carts make deliveries to all the B&Bs, restaurants, etc.
The Grand Hotel- the largest wooden resort hotel in the world.
Built of virgin white pine, which is now very rare.
Topiary horses and carriage in the gardens of the Grand Hotel
A picturesque window, a Hobbit Gate, and a UPS cart (so incongruous I had to snap a photo!)
2 comments:
Lovely pictures! Looks like ya'll had a great time :)
Nice snaps! Looks like a great place to visit. We'll put Mackinac Island on our list of hope-to-see's.
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