Day 18 - Manistique, Michigan to Maumee, Ohio

Unlike yesterday, today was a top-down day! The first 85 miles or so were through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (the UP, or as the locals are known: Yoopers) The road, US2, is mostly bordered by woods, and I met and passed numerous logging trucks. Soon, however, it was time to cross Lake Michigan, via the Mackinac Bridge ($4.00 toll)

But, first, the obligatory Garmin guess:

The bridge, from a tourist trap:

Some 250 miles later, I stopped at my S2000 friends' Dave and Donna's house in Jackson, and enjoyed a brief visit with them. Though he no longer owns an S, he is an avid MGA restorer and has an immaculate garage and collection that I could only begin to capture in these pics:

He compiled and edited this massive book about the Michigan MG Club. Impressive!

This is a man's cave man's cave, complete with beer fridge and all that goes with it!

His wife is an avid gardener, and was only too happy to show off her flower gardens:

They have a beautiful place, but unfortunately, I could only spend a short time there, and after they treated me to lunch at a local pub, it was time to go to my overnight spot in Maumee, OH, near Toledo. Tomorrow, I will be heading another friend's place near Cleveland to have him install a new soft-top on my S. The 15-year old one is in sad shape, with tears and pin-holes, plus the rear window is badly faded. I'll try to take pics of the installation.

Today's final Garmin reading:

This epic journey is nearing its end, and even though I've enjoyed every minute, I'll sure be glad to pull into my driveway back in Delaware!