On the Arnold Transit ferry to Mackinac Island for a few very nice days and nights. 

our taxi 

The view from the porch is priceless. 

hotel lobby in the afternoon 

our room 

somewhere in time 

history lecture 

fountain in garden 

view of hotel grounds 

nightly dinner in La Salle a Manger 

Dinner at the Grand is always very nice, with orchids on the plate every evening.
 

Following dinner, there is a demitasse hour, where guests can sip coffee and listen to a harpist or pianist.
 

The hotel band starts the evening dance music at 9:30.
 

We started exploring the coastline in the morning, without even consulting a map first. The walk was so interesting that we ended up walking about 10 miles, circling the entire coast and making a few trail visits along the way to Arch Rock and other places.
 

The wind started to pick up, and a storm was coming. 

Devil's Kitchen on a steamy July morning!
 

a peaceful beach scene 

basking birds 

British Landing historical site 

It was interesting to watch all kinds of heavy machinery and cargo being loaded on the Arnold craft from different points around the island.

 

I am not particularly fond of fudge, nor of the crowds of �Fudgies� everywhere in town, but I must admit that the Kahlua flavor fudge from Joann's was something special. Fortunately, a half pound block of it cost in the neighborhood of $7.00, so one block is all we brought home.
 

Time to go home; hopefully a return trip next summer!