We’re up and at ‘em today for our trip to Mackinac Island. We load the ferry at 7:30. We calmly request a barf bag for Tatum as insurance for our 20 minute ride over. No need, she’s a rock star on the water today.
The island was established for the British fur trade and was a military post as well. The island was a very sacred place for the Native Americans who lived there. When the horseless carriage was invented (the automobile) someone brought one to the island and ran into and injured a couple of horses and people. It was decided by the residents of the island to outlaw motorized vehicles and to this day, you only can use your legs, real horse-power, or a bicycle to get around the island.
At the ferry, we were picked up by horse drawn carriages and given a tour of the island. We saw the Grand Hotel- a huge white hotel that overlooks the lake that looks like Michigan’s Hotel Del. We also toured the back of the island, which has some beautiful lookout points. Next, we toured the fort and saw some cannons get fired. Jack didn’t like the loud noise and stayed close to Daddy. Carter snoozed.
It was pretty chilly still, so we headed down into town for some lunch. We had a wonderful Italian lunch, where the girls wolfed down big plates of pasta. Afterwards, we strolled down to Starbucks (no cars, but of course, a Starbucks) for a little pick me up and on to sample all the fudge. There are so many fudge shops and they are quite generous with the samples. Our family fav was chocolate peanut butter.
Jack was fried by now and laid down in the middle of the sidewalk to have a temper tantrum. We calmly stood aside and watched him, as people walked around him. A few seemed shocked…but most just gave us a knowing glance. Three year olds are three year olds. What can you do? Dave and the girls played catch with a mini football.
Before we headed back on the ferry, we relaxed by the water and watched all the kites that the local toy store had flying. The same toy store where the kids had found shocking pens and packs of gum that snap you when you pull a piece out.
After the ferry ride back, we headed back to Grand Rapids (about 3 ½ hours) while the girls had a blast just hanging out with their cousin Tanner. We all slept like rocks that night.
The island was established for the British fur trade and was a military post as well. The island was a very sacred place for the Native Americans who lived there. When the horseless carriage was invented (the automobile) someone brought one to the island and ran into and injured a couple of horses and people. It was decided by the residents of the island to outlaw motorized vehicles and to this day, you only can use your legs, real horse-power, or a bicycle to get around the island.
At the ferry, we were picked up by horse drawn carriages and given a tour of the island. We saw the Grand Hotel- a huge white hotel that overlooks the lake that looks like Michigan’s Hotel Del. We also toured the back of the island, which has some beautiful lookout points. Next, we toured the fort and saw some cannons get fired. Jack didn’t like the loud noise and stayed close to Daddy. Carter snoozed.
It was pretty chilly still, so we headed down into town for some lunch. We had a wonderful Italian lunch, where the girls wolfed down big plates of pasta. Afterwards, we strolled down to Starbucks (no cars, but of course, a Starbucks) for a little pick me up and on to sample all the fudge. There are so many fudge shops and they are quite generous with the samples. Our family fav was chocolate peanut butter.
Jack was fried by now and laid down in the middle of the sidewalk to have a temper tantrum. We calmly stood aside and watched him, as people walked around him. A few seemed shocked…but most just gave us a knowing glance. Three year olds are three year olds. What can you do? Dave and the girls played catch with a mini football.
Before we headed back on the ferry, we relaxed by the water and watched all the kites that the local toy store had flying. The same toy store where the kids had found shocking pens and packs of gum that snap you when you pull a piece out.
After the ferry ride back, we headed back to Grand Rapids (about 3 ½ hours) while the girls had a blast just hanging out with their cousin Tanner. We all slept like rocks that night.
No comments:
Post a Comment