Mimi and girls big adventure (part 3)

So off we went. Headed North, Mamma Mia soundtrack blaring, snacking on our new favorite Honey Mustard Pringles (only available for a limited time). I should also mention that Kirsten is driving, so I can sit back, relax, read and wait until one of us screams, "Hey, I want to stop there". Well it wasn't too long and we passed a little giftshop that looked right up our alley. Woodstock gifts in Lake City. Now to say this was right up our alley was an understatement. We love cabiny (new word) stuff. There were bears, there were moose, there were indians, there were tractors (?), Lots of wood, t-shirts, sweatshirts, candles and even a bathroom. Wow, why did we think that we wanted to go any further? We hung out here for about an hour and then it was back on the road.

Kirsten was getting tired of driving (after mis judging a four way stop in Lake City - but hey it could have happened to anyone and will) so I jumped in the driver seat and off we went. Now right after we left Lake City we decided to head East and get on I-75 to head up to Gaylord. We thought (acutally I thought) we might stay there for the night but the girls wanted to keep driving and it was early so off we went. Our next stop was the last rest area in the lower pennisula with - Yes, you guessed it - a scenic overlook. So off we went to the scenic overlook - it really is beautiful. The girls were waving at the cars passing below and we were all thrilled when someone waved back or honked. We are easily ammused, but the entertainment was free.

Next stop Sea Shell City. The man eating clam. The City of Sea Shells. We had never been there. Oh, we had seen the signs, we had the desire to stop and see the city where the streets are paved with sea shells. We just knew that we would see pirates and mermaids and shipwrecks. What else could be at Sea Shell City. We could taste the Salt Water Taffy already. (Get it, Get it Salt water taffy, man I crack myself up). Off the exit, into the parking lot, take a picture by the sign to prove that we had been there. Here we go.......

What...... just another gift shop. No paved in sea shell roads... No mermaids.....No shipwrecks. Okay really you could buy all of those things and every conceivable type of shell you could think of. There really were alot of cool things to look at and maybe, I really did know all of this going in, but it is fun to dream. Maybe I will go watch The Little Mermaid.

Next up...... crossing a bridge