Thursday, July 29, 2010

Mackinaw to LeRoy

Our final stop on our way back to LeRoy:  The Hartwick Pines State Park.100_1113100_1115

A few of the birds we observed outside the museum.2010 July 29 Mackinaw to LeRoy-1

A point of interest at this state park is a logging mill camp from the past. The bunk house, buildings and history of that era were very interesting but I was more interested in the Chapel in the Pines.  Finding the nice trail, I took the quarter mile stroll through the 125 year old pines.100_1175100_1177

Even the shadows dancing on the walkway fascinated me.  I know, I’m easily entertained. 100_1183

The Chapel in the Pines.100_1185100_1186100_1188100_1191-1100_1192100_1198100_1200

Finally, the rest of the group caught up with me.100_1204

Kathy noticed that the smaller tree to the right of the tree in the center, grew up, leaning toward the bigger tree and wrapping around further up, as you can see in this picture. 100_1207

Stopping to rest on a park bench on our way back to the vehicle.156_3635

Larry and Don discussing the logging equipment inside.  Their pose struck me as funny, but I’m refraining from writing anything humorous. (I must have a fever.)100_1217

As we got closer to the Gingrich’s Farm, I took a few pictures that caught my eye.  This looked like a hay-stonehenge.100_1221

Stonehenge on the English countryside.

The rolling hills covered with green crops is really pretty here.100_1230100_1233

We love the church buildings out in the country in the rural communities.100_1232

We arrived at Larry and Elaine’s home about 3:30 PM…100_1239

… got their stuff unloaded, hugged, thanked God we are still all friends :-) and said our “see you later’s.”  100_1238

What an incredible four days we have had with Jack and Kathy Gordon and Larry and Elaine Gingrich.  They should get a check from the State of Michigan for being such good ambassadors of tourism!  We can not thank you enough.

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