Scrapbook for Lake Michigan Circle Tour

October 1 - 11, 2003

The Lake Michigan Circle Tour, October 1 - 11, 2003, is now complete. Enjoy the picture journey and the WOW experience of tour members.

The fall winds blow and invite us to view the fall harvest and colorful foliage along the shores of Lake Michigan.

By the time we reach Battle Creek, our tour family is complete. A Grrreat greeting by
Tony the Tiger at Kellogs Cereal City.
Then on to the Dutch town of Holland
with its Big Red Lighthouse.

The northern part of Michigan's mitten is known as the "cherry capitol of the world." Of course, this is pumpkin season. Our visit to the Music Museum proved educational and nostalgic.

The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes rise quickly from the Lake's shoreline.

The end of the Mission Peninsula finds us half way between.

After worship and fellowship meal at Maple River Church, Brutus (MI), member Jake Snider tells and shows about ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and the Michigan fish industry.

On Mackinaw Island, a carriage ride of this grand island, then a grand buffet lunch and tour, then a grand nap on the porch -- all at the Grand Hotel.

Then we crossed the Mighty Mac Bridge to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The UPers are a hardy bunch, live off the land.

An explanation of the timber business, the big equipment needed, the management of the forests...

...then a demonstration -- cut the tree, strip the branches, cut into 100 inch lengths, pile for shipment.

Continue down the west side of the Lake for a visit to beautiful Door County Peninsula, Wisconsin.

The lighthouse at Sturgeon Bay

Small towns with fall colors, orchards and farm markets with fall produce.

And who can forget the fish boil luncheon. And why not, with so much shoreline, so much fresh fish -

First - boil the water, add carrots
and potatoes

Second - add the white fish,
kerosene the fire for
the final burn

Third - lunch is ready, tasty and
delicious!

A final look at the fall foliage before we
leave these beautiful lakeshores.

After a meal in an Amish home and visit to the Mennonite center of northern Indiana...

And a stop at Sauder Village (OH) for lunch in The Barn and visit to the Museum...

We scatter to our homes, with new learnings, new friendships, and beautiful fall colors in our memories.

TOUR MEMBERS SAID…

"Tour was well organized. Enjoyed introduction of all the people."
            George & Verna (PA)

"We had been wanting to tour this area (on our own), but realize that the stone quarry and tree harvesting probably could not have been accomplished on our own. Your advance research made it rewarding. You made the right connections."
            Arlin & Esther (PA)

"There was something to be learned each day."
            Betty & Stark (PA)

"You obviously did your homework well, your gift of packing a lot in, without making us feel hurried, is a real plus."
            Eldon & Dorothy (OH)

"A great group of tour participants - I was able to connect on a deeper level with some and I appreciated that."
            Kay (OH)

"Glad we were able to be picked up to join the group along the way. You were gracious to those of us who slowed down the group because of limited health. Thanks."
            Gale & Ruth (PA)

"The time given to each person was very good. The gentle humor was always a nice feeling."
            Ruth & Ernie (VA)

"The singing and puzzles helped pass the time on long driving days."
            Nancy (PA)

"This was my first MYW Tour and on the first day I was impressed with the friendliness and how quickly we became a family."
            Brenda (PA)

"I enjoyed the whole tour except the chilly carriage ride."
            Martha (PA)

"Having been through a difficult time since the hurricane, I felt the love and sympathy extended to us."
            Lillian (VA)

"If the leaves had been at peak color, the drive would have been even more beautiful."
            Suzanne (VA)

Scrapbook for Lake Michigan Circle Tour

October 1 - 11, 2003

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