Friday, June 10, 2016

Old Mission Peninsula..................

Today was a later start. This morning we had to go see Tristens doctor, we are changing his meds. Now is a good time to do that without the added burden of school. His moods swings are difficult to work with, especially if we have our own problems.
The Van was in the shop getting fixed, something to do with the steering so Laura took us to the doctors (Thank you Laura) thankfully we got the van back at the end of the day, another expense we could have done without but...........thank the Lord we can still pay for things like that. My pension is gone though. That's it, all used up.
So after the docs we went to breakfast so we didn't have to worry about lunch etc. We were going to go for a hike but decided we were all too pooped. We went to Cracker Barrel, I could do without the shop there. Bummer, I spent some money in there.
After that we decided upon the Old Mission Peninsula, its been awhile since we have been there. I could not believe the new buildings, the new Vineyards.We are supposed to be "Cherry Capital of the world" but so many orchards are now Vineyards. Its a great grape growing climate. The Chateaus are huge.
 photo DSCN6235_zpsofgguk0c.jpg
 photo DSCN6234_zps1bb1mu2t.jpg
Not only new Vineyards but big mansions going up sprinkled throughout. We know there are a lot of wealthy people around here but wow.
 photo DSCN6236_zpsepv2mgyz.jpg
You cant beat the views but today was hazy
 photo DSCN6237_zpsk3bjpfs5.jpg
 photo DSCN6239_zps2bqn9aqn.jpg
 photo DSCN6241_zpsxz849sqi.jpg
On a clear day with blue skys you can see forever. We went up to the end of the Peninsula where there is a lighthouse.
 photo DSCN6264_zpsbq9bjdiw.jpg
We are half way between the North Pole and the Equator.
 photo DSCN6262_zps1jz4vu5y.jpg
On the same site is an old Log Cabin. The tourists are here and out and about, the roads are crazy. Here is
the Cabin
 photo DSCN6254_zpsi59i0ia8.jpg
 photo DSCN6255_zps050zdpsm.jpg
 photo DSCN6253_zpsqneotaom.jpg
One inside view
 photo DSCN6256_zpsukrxvaiu.jpg
Both kids fussed about using the toilets at that park. We have been fortunate so far in the Leelanau County toilets, they keep them pristine. Well as much as is possible with a chemical toilet.
Loads of Chipmunks, I mean a LOT. Not scared either so I suppose people feed them.
 photo DSCN6246h_zpszroeihpu.jpg
 photo DSCN6251h_zpskth4iqid.jpg
We went for a short walk, we were too tired for a hike, the woods were a little cooler, it was too hot for me.
 photo DSCN6266_zpsdbtviou9.jpg
 photo DSCN6269_zpss8exewjq.jpg
 photo DSCN6288_zpsatfvtvxi.jpg
Lots of fungus in the woods, we also pretend about Fairy houses and we figure we found an apartment complex its fun to pretend.
 photo DSCN6277_zpsa6syyh9r.jpg
This is the heart tree
 photo DSCN6267_zpsmmvcdut5.jpg
After a bit the trail cuts off and you can get to the beach.
 photo DSCN6273h_zpsnq1f7qmr.jpg
 photo DSCN6272_zpscmfbigwt.jpg
It was not a long day out like we normally do but was better than staying in. Oh and we stopped at a yard sale. I got both kids new scooters, these a bit different to what they have. So for 5 minutes they were happy.

2 comments:

Merlesworld said...

Looks like a good day but wearing out with it , those two are growing up fast.
Merle...............

Magic Love Crow said...

What a great day! A beautiful area! Looks like you all had alot of fun! I hope Tristen and his meds get all worked out!