End: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Distance: 282 miles (451 KM)
Gas: Marinette, Wisconsin: 2.778 gal @ 3.599 Total $10.00; Manistique, Michigan: 3.816 gal @ 3.659 Total $13.96; Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 4.262 gal @ $3.739 Total $15.94
Campsite: Al & Donna's Superior View on St. Mary's River, Sault Ste. Marie
Al finally got to sleep in his own bed after 13 days away. I enjoyed the comfort of their nice, rustic bunkie that was very comfortable and all the conveniences I could ask for: a cozy warm bed, coffee, wifi, tranquility!
We had a nice, relaxing ride to the Sault, knowing we would be there in a few hours and wouldn't have to push to the next destination.
The ride was uneventful except for a short period of time when I lost sight of Al. I always sporadically checked my rear-view mirror to ensure we were riding together and things were going smoothly, but this time, Al was nowhere in sight. I pulled over for a bit and still no Al. After a bit of time, I turned around thinking there might be a problem. There was! My camper trailer spare tire had fallen off in front of Al while riding down Hwy 2. He was a distance behind me, so was able to stay clear of the tire. He had stopped to retrieve it for me as I had no idea what had happened. I think the very bumpy Highway 41 in Green Bay coupled with the strong gusts of side winds, rattled the tire enough to loosen the bolts that held it in place. Thankfully nothing happened from the event and Al was able to recover the wheel. If it had happened in the Green Bay construction chaos, my wheel would have been forever absorbed in the construction vortex.
We continued to Manistique and stopped at the cute lighthouse and boardwalk. We met a couple that were travelling to Iron Mountain on their Harley, to surprise their kid for his birthday.
Later down Hwy 2, we stopped at the Tower (where we viewed Mackinaw Bridge at the start of the trip) and bought a few things.
We continued down the I75 from St. Ignace, having to take a slight construction detour, and got to the International Bridge. I went thru customs without incident, but Al, because he was not riding a Goldwing, was pulled over and they searched his camper. It was a quick and uneventful search, so we proceeded directly to where my grandmother was so we could visit her right away.
It was nice to see her even though she as sleeping most of the time. She looked very frail. When she did awaken, I was able to get a smile and four kisses from her.
Pushing it hard for 2 days was well worth those little kisses!
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