After 4,000 miles, we’re home

We attended the Trace RV Park and enjoyed a Magnolia Travelers Rally, and I have a few pictures of the Rally included.

Do You Think There's Enough?  Trace Park Rally!

Jane's Lantern Bird Feeder (w/a pretty visitor)

Ken attending fire looking forward to Kendra's visit with kids!

 Monte Sano Park.

Looking through Natural Bridge near Double Springs, AL.

Indian's Head as you walk up to Natural Bridge!

The Natural Bridge near Double Springs, AL.

Two Beautiful Ladies on an Outing.

My beautiful Cous! 

The four of us beautiful gals around a table of southern food!  Mmmmm.

Ken and Jane on visit to friends.

The Long and Winding Road!

We took a trip to see my Aunt, Cousin, and her friend, BJ (who is absolutely charming).  We went to a local restaurant and enjoyed lunch, and of course with me there, pics were taken.


We also took a trip to the Natural Bridge near Double Springs, Alabama where Indian Head is found.  It is really remarkable and humbling.    The rest of the pics are those of our loved ones as well as ourselves enjoying the outdoors during the lovely season of Fall.

Escaping to Escapees' Rally

What a good time we had.  The Escapees Rally was held in Goshen, Indiana, in the middle of Amish country.  We so enjoyed the Amish culture we were able to experience through an Amish Minister we gained the confidence of, and thoroughly enjoyed their luscious food!!


We bought two new recliners to replace one sofa which we had removed.  These were purchased from an  Amish run business.  The recliners are also made by Amish men and women.

The Rally held so much to do also.  We were always on the go doing something.  In the morning, we like everyone else, would go to the Hospitality Tent and get coffee and a small breakfast along with visiting with fellow members.  It was nice to go in the morning and then again at lunch and meet some nice new acquaintances.  It is also a place where we gained information on the updates on new and added activities for the day.  Ken and I both took two craft classes.  These were fun for both of us, and a good way to get to know people and socialize.  There were some seminars offered on travels to places like Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and so on.  Ken attended the one on Alaska.  I was in such pain with my right shoulder I just couldn't sit there; however, he filled me in.  We can't wait to go to Alaska!

Vernon, Amish Owner of Business hangs his hat

Very well made furniture( an ad for Vernon), who deserves it for his hard work  Goshen, Indiana

Vernon's father's buggy and horse.  They will not let you photo them.

Good Year Blimp at Rally!

Over 800 RVs at Rally, Goshen, Indiana.

Another view of RVs.

Timberline RV Park in Anderson, IN.  Morning ground fog.

Pretty picture of fog in the morning.

We did go to a seminar on Amish culture.  This was very interesting, and given by a former Amish member.
We finally left on Thursday, a day early, as everyone had to leave by noon on Friday.  It would be chaos on Friday trying to get 800 RV's out of the RV facility.  We were glad we made the decision.  there was not much going on Thursday afternoon anyway.

We are at home now.  Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama is our home until this Friday.  Ken is going to Red Bay, Alabama to get some work done on the RV, while I am renting a car and staying in Huntsville for doctors' appointments and staying with a girlfriend.

At any rate, we hope you enjoy the pictures of the Rally and on our way home to Alabama!

So That Was The UP!! What A Ride!!!

Ken and I have finally experienced the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  We had dreamed of seeing it for some time, and wow did we have a great time!  Not only did we experience wonderful countryside, nice people, and fabulous times--all making lifelong memories but we look ahead to another adventure--our first RV Rally.

Leaving the UP, we crossed the Mackinac Bridge, which we had hoped to walk had we stayed until Labor Day.   I made several pictures, albeit maybe not the best as Ken was driving and going across a bridge which provided quite a bit of vibration. At any rate, the pictures turned out better than I anticipated.  We are in Harrison, MI, and no longer Yuppers!!  Following are the pictures of the infamous Mackinac Bridge with Lake Huron on the left as we crossed going south, and Lake Michigan on the right.  It's a beautiful bridge.  I am told it is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, being approximately 5 miles, and spans the straits running between Lake Michigan to Lake Huron!!!

Lake Michigan as we arrive at Mackinac Bridge

View of Support Structure of Bridge.

Another view of one of Support Structures of Bridge.  Majestic and Beautiful!!

Bad photo of Tall Ship!!

View of Support Cables & Structure with Lake Huron on Left & Lake Michigan on Right.

Lake Huron on Left.

Well!  We're no longer Yuppers!  We're at the end of the Bridge arriving on the  South Side at Mackinaw City.  Farewell!

Experiencing Mackinac Island

The Island's Grand Hotel

Primary Tourist Street a/k/a Fudge Shops

One of many beautiful butterflies at Conservatory

Ken as we leave Conservatory

Saturday, the 28th, Ken and I visited Mackinac Island via ferry.  I have delayed this post as I have had quite a problem with my right arm in severe pain, and after going to the doctor, still not knowing wholly what is wrong, and it has been in a sling.  He suggests an MRI.  I will attempt to have this done in Goshen, Indiana.

Lovely Carriage.  Want a ride?

Missionary Bark Chapel

One of our favorite butterflies.

Zebra Butterfly

Butterfly lights on my wrist, incredible!!

At any rate, we enjoyed our trip to the Island.  Upon arriving we had a good lunch of soup and salad.  We both enjoyed the food, and left to take a combination carriage tour.  This was fun; however, you are limited in what you are able to experience.  The tour host simply pointing out sights, and the only attraction we were able to stop and see was the Butterfly Conservatory.  While we enjoyed this immensely, and Ken took many nice photographs, we would have enjoyed seeing more that the Island had to offer.  They have a state park there which would be a nice place to take a lunch to enjoy, and walk the trails to get away from the tourist aspect of the Island.  There are 17 fudge shops, and as Ken and I neither care much for this concoction, it bore no interest to us.  There was little that we purchased but enjoyed the people, and when able on our tour, Ken took some lovely photographs.  We saw the infamous Mackinac Hotel but did not venture inside.  From the outside it's beautiful (LOL!!)  We would recommend that anyone go to Mackinac Island.  You can rent bicycles to ride the Island, and many enjoyed doing so.  We also saw a wedding, and it is said you see at least one a day.  It is a lovely place for a wedding!  Please enjoy Ken's photography, and we both send blessings to all!

Butterfly lights on my finger.  I was thrilled!

Early America Episcopal Church

Another beautiful view.

Carriage in which we took Island tour

View of Mackinac Island Hotel from Ferry

I'm Choctaw.  What tribe are you from?  Or can you talk?  Hey, why are you so tight lipped? 

Point. Iroquois and Whitefish Point

We took a lovely drive today to see a couple of lighthouses, the main one being Whitefish Point, as everyone exclaims over it.  We were disappointed with it.  Primarily, it was gift shops, and it was expensive to go through the museum.  A lady behind us informed us that the whole museum was not worth the fee to go through it.

Point Iroquois was a wonderful surprise.  It was not only a beautiful lighthouse but the surrounding area was beautiful with Lake Superior teeming in the background.  Several shots were taken by both Ken and I at different angles of the lighthouse, and we walked up 72 steps to the top. It did not bother us; however, it was a little bit cramped.  Ken and I absolutely enjoyed it though.

We enjoyed the drive up to Whitefish Point; however, we were more interested in Point Iroquois.
The pictures follow.

View from Point Iroquois

Point Iroquois Lighthouse

Back view of Point Iroquois Lighthouse

Point Iroquois

Whitefish Point

Whitefish Point Lighthouse

Mail boxes which we found funny,  The bottom one is regular delivery and the top one is "Winter Delivery". (LOL)