Surprise; the world is small!

After leaving the U.P., I set out for Hayward Wisconsin via one of Michigan’s scenic routes, Highway 28. Not only was it scenic, it was slow…a cavalcade of old cars enjoyed the day too.

A stop at the Sidnaw Post Office gave way to a delightful conversation with the postal lady and a perfect reminder of the heartwarming people along my journey.  A pleasant, cheerful, sincere, conservative lady who reminded me that life is full of wonderful people.  Her statement, “you are so brave” caught me off-guard; bravery was not a thought in my travels.  Therefore I took a moment to explore bravery on the web, I came across this quote by C. JoyBell C., “What does it mean if I'm afraid? Does it mean something bad is going to happen? No, it doesn't mean something bad is going to happen. It just means that you have the chance to be brave.” Well then, my fear was that I would never be able to travel across the country; so, it’s confirmed, I have the chance to be brave. Brave it is!

Further down the road, caught by surprise at Ewin Pines, one of Michigan’s 80+ scenic roadside parks, by the welcoming crew, I met up with my newfound friend from yesterday, Ben and his Boy Scout troop from Duluth. Traveling along Highway 28, hunger pains occurred and I decided to stop at a roadside park for lunch so I pulled into Ewin Pines and there stood Ben and his friends, waving a friendly hello. What were the odds of that happening! The world is small. After an exchange of contact information and safe travel wishes, they were homeward bound to Duluth and I ate lunch and headed on down the road to Wisconsin.

...home of cheese-heads and badgers, where life is filled with north woods charm thanks to my friends Carl & Charlotte. 

Walk in the woods!

Captain Carl!

Captain Carl dockside to pick up the fisherman!

Nice fish!

Thanks Charlotte!

A Wisconsin north woods visit isn’t complete without a stop at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame to see the landmark "Shrine to Anglers", a giant leaping muskellunge (one-half city block long and four and one-half stories tall). Yes, I stood in that gaping, open jaw and enjoyed the teething panoramic view of the City and Lake Hayward.

Musky mania!

After a few days rest and it’s time to journey on!