Day #382 – Presque Isle, MI

Happy Birthday Patti!

We had a really strong storm last evening and were glad we were tied up safely in a harbor.  Before dinner we took a little walk around the area.

It just didn’t feel right cooking and setting the table for only two as we had had dinner company pretty  much every night for the last seven months.

This morning we got up and checked the weather one more time and decided to take off at 8:00.

The weather forecast said it would be stormy later in the day and we wanted to make the 54 mile trip to Presque Isle before the storm hit.

The waters were unbelievably flat, the sun was shining and we wished we could go further, but decided to make the safe decision and pull into Presque Isle as planned at 1:00.

As you approach from the north you can see the “New” Presque Isle Lighthouse.

Then, as you enter the harbor, on the south shore you can see the “Old” Presque Isle Lighthouse.

After securing the boat and having some lunch we borrowed bicycles from the General Store which are generously provided by the Presque Isle Yacht Club for boaters.

Our first stop was the “Old” Presque Isle Lighthouse as it is referred to.  It was built in 1830 and is said to be haunted by their last caretaker, George Parris.

On their grounds they  also house the bell from the old Lansing (Michigan’s Sate Capital) City Hall which was torn down in 1959.  It is made of bronze and weighs more than the Liberty Bell.

Next we pedaled another mile up the peninsula to the “New” Presque Isle Lighthouse.  It is over 130 years old.

On our way back Andy noticed a deer standing right off the road as we passed.  Just like dolphins and loons, by the time the camera was out of my purse and ready to shoot, this was the best shot I could get.

We are hoping the storm passes through in the night and waters and winds calm and we are able to make a 100+ trip to Harbor Beach tomorrow.