Day 7 - Packing up to board the ferry for Michigan

SS Badger - last coal fired steamship built in U.S.

Food for the furnace

Leaving Manitowoc in a cloud of smoke

First meal together

Does it meet the EPA standards?

Michigan Shore

Cartier Campground in Ludington

Day 8 - Still happy after the first night of camping.

Waiting for Michael to get himself together.

Day 1 for Steve, Day 50 for other cyclist.

Day 8 for Peter and day 50 for other cyclist.

Kibitzers plus 2 just before leaving on Day 8.

First day of packing for the total group is always problematic. A flat tire also delayed departure.

One of three long climbs after leaving Ludington.

Skip mailed home 19 lbs. but kept his umbrella.

Day 9 - I guess biking wasn't enough for Michael.

It took only 15 minutes to get up to his knees.

Beach Bums

Day 10 - Steve's new bike - NOT

Loaded to the gills

Day 11 - Washboard road out of Whitewater County Campground.

Glad to be off this road.

Steep climb up from Torch Lake.

Some had to walk; everyone struggled up this hill.

Fisherman Island State Park at Sunset.

The end to a perfect day.

Group at Fisherman Island State Park

Hank's Schmata!

Battle of the Bulge

On the beach near Petoskey

Miriam's recipe via cell phone

Michael took credit for Miriam's success.

Day 13 - Conway Diner, a Kibitzer top pick.

Skip's breakfast buddy

The break that refreshes or recycled coffee time.

The neighbors thought we'd lower their property values. They drove by slowly to check us out.

Is he having fun yet?

Bikes hitched up outside Goldie's Cafe.

Goldie's Cafe in Carp Lake - Bill is smiling after that great chocolate soda.