This is where we were in Northern Michigan. It's a lovely group of simple cottages in a quiet, peaceful place. My dear friend, Ann, (one of the owners) is pictured here at the entrance.
I rode a tandem with my nephew and Godson Mitch! I must confess I was a little hesitant to be on the back when I realized what our ride was going to be like (especially the downhill part). But 14-year old Mitch was a pro at controlling that thing, speeding downhill but making a smooth stop, weaving in between people, with his superior reflexes, eyesight, and intuition. It was a great ride!
On other days we visited lighthouses...
celebrated our two mid August birthdays.....16yo Monique in the middle and 13yo Liz on the right. Sweet Mary on the left.
The kids swam a lot and had fun trying to push each other off the raft. Here both Monique and Mary are trying to push Liz off and they were repeatedly unsuccessful!!!! Liz is strong.
One of the most wonderful things about Lorien is that it is only advertised by word-of mouth. We usually know at least half the people there when we arrive. There are nearly always other kids that my children already know before they get there. Below is a volleyball game of almost all the young people there. I think there was a good 13 year age difference between the oldest and youngest, but all were welcome to play and all were having a great time.
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We brought our hammock from home and I must say it was almost always occupied.
This is a photo of the moon rising. The picture doesn't really do it justice. It was the most amazing pinkish color. So beautiful.
It was a blessed time.
10 comments:
lovely pictures, Rosemary. Glad you had such a fab time :-)
Looks like a wonderful place. Is Lorien named for the Lord of the Rings? Just curious.
Great pictures!! You are definitely not a control freak sitting on the back of that bike!
Thanks, Deb.
Sarah, it was indeed an exercise in surrender but he it was clear early on that he was better in that position than I would be. Yes, I understand the original owner named it for Lothlorien from Lord of the Rings.
I live on Mackinac year-round. I'm glad you had a good trip while visiting the island.
Liz, how wonderful! You must love it. Have you lived there long?
I've always heard about Macinac Island, but never seen such beautiful photos! Thank you!
I was going to ask the Lothlorien question. My LOTR-geek family members (I say affectionately) would want to stay there, just based on that! :-)
Great pix, Rose. What a wonderful week we had! It really is Lorien to me--so restful and refreshing. I was happy to share it with your family and all of the others there. Pat
I too have heard of this beauty.
The photos you share are like receiving many postcards!
Hi Rosemary, Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your pictures. With no vacation on the horizon for the 'Pillars' household, I can at least enjoy other's vacations.
Hugs!
Ebeth
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