Rain and Bears

Alex becomes acquainted with the local wildlife

We were happy to leave Naubinway early this morning to head toward something more like civilization. Also, the rain was coming, and we hoped to outrun it. We did get caught in a chilly rain for about 15 minutes, but that was long enough to get soaked. To warm up and get a snack, we stopped in at a little camp store, where an older couple showed us pictures of their backyard pet bears and talked about last night's Tigers game.

We rode into Manistique by 11:00, just in time to avoid more rain. The winds were also picking up, and we were ready to be warm again. The afternoon was all about napping, reading, and washing clothes. Pretty boring. We did walk to town and the lighthouse before dinner, and then it rained on us some more. Not to be a whiner, but I'm sick of crappy weather.

Alex claims the lighthouse as his own

The UP reminds me of one big ghost town. We've ridden past countless run down abandoned hotels, restaurants, cabins, businesses. It's sad, really.

Tomorrow we ride to Escanaba. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for better weather. Alex is still hoping to pet a bear. I am content to see images taken by the locals.