Manistique, MI (Upper Peninsula)

Monday, July 23.  We left the Big Rapids area today and headed back to the U.P. to Manistique on Hwy 2.  Mike found us a campground on the lake about half way between Big Rapids, MI and Oconto, WI our next stop on our trip.  The campground is called Driftwood Shores and is about 10 miles west of Manistique.  It was another beautiful day in Michigan although the temperature had started to climb as well as the humidity.  It was supposed to be in the low 90's in Big Rapids and in the low 80's in the U.P.  This is the only time on this trip where we backtrack and travel on the same roads.  It also means we are heading home!  After driving north in I-75 we crossed the Mackinaw Bridge (another $14.00!) again and headed west on Hwy 2.

It was very windy and the waves were high.  There were a lot of people enjoying the beach today.

Both cats have gotten used to traveling in the motor home and have even been getting up on the dash on Jenny's bed when she is not there.  Here is Shadow checking things out, "yep, we're still moving..."

Tuesday, July 24.  Driftwood Shores RV Park is really right on the lake!  This was one of the best views we've had since Crescent City, CA when we stayed at Shoreline RV Park.  The only drawback is there is no beach access unless you bushwack through the bushes.

Our site is about 50 yards from the lake.  There is no one next to us and the only other rigs are several sites away, no crowding that's for sure.

We drove into Manistique today to go to the supermarket to buy pasties.  (pronounced like past-eze)  They are a flour and lard encased meat pie.  The owners of the RV Park suggested we go to the deli at the market because they make them fresh daily.  Today's choices included ham and cheese and beef and potatoes.  We  purchased on of each and shared them.  They are quite delicious, the crust reminded me of pie crusts my grandmother made.  The rest of the day was restful and quiet.  Even got a nap!