Sunday, July 31, 2011

Silver Lake. It's in Michigan.


Just a few weeks ago, I was on vacation.
It was sunny, it was warm but not too hot, it was lazy, it was wonderful!
I love vacation.

I was at Silver Lake, MI. This shows Silver Lake with the sand dunes visible in the distance. On the other side of those sand dunes?
Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is so vast, it almost feels like being at the ocean. Sand, blue water and blue skies as far as the eye can see.














Lake Michigan at sunset. It is strange how late the sun sets there. This picture was taken at almost 10 p.m.















One of my lovely travel companions made us a scrumptious brunch. On the menu? Locally available English Muffin Bread french toast topped with locally-grown cherries and Michigan maple syrup, plus cranberry-sage sausage, cheesy scrambled eggs, asparagus, and mimosas. It was absolutely delicious!





The Little Sable Point Lighthouse is a nearby landmark. True fact, I love lighthouses. They are so nautical and preppy and iconic. They tell the story of a bygone era of seafaring even as the beacons of safety are replaced by more modern navigational tools.
































    
MacWood's Dune Rides is a must-do attraction. See our optimal seats on the back row of the dune buggy? Total ninja maneuvers to get those seats! We rock.















A view of the dunes at sunset during the dune ride. That is Lake Michigan on the horizon.













The Silver Lake experience is not complete without at least one trip to the Whippy Dip. Quick tip: calories don't count on vacation!

























Great trip! Great friends!
 
P.S. All pictures were taken with my smartphone, try not to be jealous of my photography skills.

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