Hanging with Maggie in Michigan

I've traveled to MI twice to visit Maggie, staying about a month each time. Maggie has been a dear friend for over 35 years - since we worked as nurses at San Francisco General Hospital in the 60's (a great time to be living in SF!). She now lives in the lovely and interesting town of Ann Arbor where she grew up. We traveled up the shores of Lakes Michigan and Huron and took some wonderful hikes and also explored the shoreline in my inflatable boat - a Sea Eagle Paddle Ski, which is a cross between a kayak and catamaran. I was amazed at the vastness and beauty of the great lakes, and the white sand beaches and dunes. The water is clear blue with gentle waves and looks like the ocean - but No Sharks!

~~~~~ Maggie at Lake Michigan ~~~~~

We also stayed with Kathy for a few days on her 75 acre island on Lake Huron - reachable by a wild ride in Kathy's speed boat.