Michigan My Michigan

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“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop

Murph planned a bit of a mystery trip for our anniversary last weekend. Our first stop was in the metropolis of Columbiaville, Mi – heard of it? Yeah, me neither! Anyway, we had lunch at the one & only café around. This sign was in the ladies room – what now!?!
This sign was also in that same restroom. Quite a juxtaposition, right? After lunch we biked a very nice rail trail that started in Columbiaville and ended in Millington 10 miles north.
Luckily, after our ride we drove to Caro, Mi to spend the night at this lovely B&B.
A beautiful 1890’s home, lovingly restored by the current owners.
It took any entire year of hard work but it certainly must have been gratifying.
Murph even preordered these chocolate covered strawberries – yes! we dug in before I thought to snap a pic 😋
After breakfast in Caro we drove to Midland where they have the “tridge” – a 3 way bridge where two rivers meet – the Tittabawassee River and the Salt River.

It’s an interesting site but we were really there to bike the Pere Marquette rail trail.
Beautiful woods to pass –
and nice views of the Tittabawassee, too!
Pretty wildflowers along the route – this one is in the lily family.
Nicely surfaced for smooth riding – Oh, hi Murph!
After our ride we headed over to the Dow Gardens (also in Midland).
Along with wonderful flower gardens they had this fun exhibit taking place.
Spotted this little gardener in action!
Nice rose garden.
They have a pretty cool canopy walk here – the longest in the nation at 1400’ and at places 40’ high. This rope bridge was part of the experience.
Murph was eager to try it out and I was eager to get a pic! 😉

Playing leap frog – of course!!!

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  4. My friend Karen (who was with me in Ann Arbor) is very proud of the Michigan lily bulb she bought some years ago and has protected and nurtured ever since. It has half a dozen blossoms on it now and is a great addition to our little native garden. It was great to see it in the wild.

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