Lake Superior Circle tour - Day 1

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I have always wanted to ride around Lake Superior, so we decided to go for it.  Everyone kept telling us about how cold it is, how rainy it is, and it was 80 and sunny every day!  So don't change your plans based on fear.  With that said, the first section from Sault St. Marie was really nice.  We really enjoyed the ride around to about Wa Wa.  Then it was just nice country rocks and trees scenery.  Anyhow, we went to the campground and dropping off our trailer because we didn't need that for just a couple days riding and staying at motels.  

 
 
Ready to hit the road!
 
Wow, that outta fill a guy (and gal) up!

Yes, I love to ride the grating on the Mighty Mac.  Many refuse, I enjoy the challenge :)  And honestly, it feels weird, but you drive straight and enjoy it.

How about a rearview mirror and gating shot!








Just in time to watch a freighter pass through the locks







millions of gallons of water filling the lock



That's not so much...


And a nice sunset to end the day.






(Shannon's notes)

Laughing whitefish river
Airmail
Sasquatch in mi
Canada shuts down at 10pm
It is a dry country. ...hard to find beer let alone locals don't know where to find it
Pasties and Bakeries are big in mi
What does "and variety" mean in Canada, Hotel and Variety, Restaurant and Variety,
Fellow NP Passport Fanatics - Jack and Joan from new England enroute to Wisconsin.  230 parks since 92 (ran into Keewa.... then again Isle Royale)
 

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