Easter Trip - Day 3

[visit]

Easter Trip - Day 2

[visit]

Easter Trip - Day 1

[visit to Louisville]

Chicago, IL (USA)

[drove to pick Eileen up at the O'Hare airport (there 1115-1215) - had time to visit Sears Tower downtown - drove back to South Bend in the evening]

Spring Break Trip - Day 8

Got up early and went to see the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It was cool - the sand-dunes are as big as any I've ever seen. And they really look like sleeping bears! We walked along in the sand for several hours before heading south towards South Bend...

Spring Break Trip - Day 7

Got up early and headed down the Lake Superior coast towards Mackinac. Stopped several times - Upper Taquamenon Falls (frozen), Whitefish Point Lighthouse (saw a huge ice flow from the lake - could destroy a house!). Detoured to Sault Ste. Marie and explored the Locks for several hours - cool! Drove over towards the Straight of Mackinac (pronounced "Mackinaw") - looking around on the east side of the UP for a little bit (Kara told us there was an Intervarsity Camp there). Stayed in a Days Inn in Petosky...

Spring Break Trip - Day 6

Woke up early and did some more exploring around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We had hoped to take a boat along the coast to see the colors, but the fact that it was frozen solid meant that wasn't possible. Used the park map to find every cool landmark - frozen solid waterfalls, more walking on Lake Superior, etc. Took one road too many, though, and I got stuck with my little Mazda GLC in the snow. Fortunately, there was a house not more than 1/4 mile away. Knocked on the door and got help getting out - gave them all the cash I had a the time. They were very friendly and nice - kept us warm while we waited to be rescued. Went back to our hotel for a second night.

Spring Break Trip - Day 5

Took our time driving up the coast, stopping several times to look at the rocky scenery. Saw some cool caves along the water - covered with icicles... Arrived in Munising around 1500 - checked into a hotel and then went out exploring. Walked out on frozen Lake Superior - what a cool experience! We saw lots of ice-fishing huts and B-52s flew nearby. We walked on the lake for awhile, but it was really cold!

Spring Break Trip - Day 4

Said goodbye to Puneet and headed up to the Door Peninsula, where another one of Eileen's friends lived. Walked along the lake near Sturgeon Bay - cold! Even went up in an observation tower - what a view! Finished up the afternoon with a nature walk in Peninsula State Park (Fish Creek, WI). Saw some unbelievable scenery - waves crashing on rocks, trees and lots of snow & ice. Left Eileen's friend, Denise, and drove towards Green Bay. Didn't stay in town long - just enough for dinner. Continued to Menominee, Michigan, where we got a hotel...

Spring Break Trip - Day 3

After saying goodbye to Kim and Jamie, we drove over to Madison. Eileen has a friend there and he was gracious enough to let us stay with him. We had a nice day in town and saw some student events...

Spring Break Trip - Day 2

Went to church with Kim and Jamie (one each). Explored a few other churches in Milwaukee - Basilica of Saint Josaphat, St. Stanislaus (Polish). Also walked along the waterfront of Lake Michigan. Later went to Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory to see the different domes...

Spring Break Trip - Day 1

Let South Bend in the morning. Stopped north of Chicago (Waukegan) and looked around Great Lakes. Also got to see one of Eileen's old friends who had gotten married and had a yound son. After getting a speeding ticket just outside Milwaukee, arrived at Jamie's house (late afternoon)...