As we left St. Ignace, another great view of the Mackinaw Bridge and one of the ferries that connect Mackinaw Island with the mainland. When we entered the harbor, we spotted the first Marco Polo purchased more than 25 years ago. We owned this trawler, a 36' Albin, for 15 years. In the background, left side, is Marco Polo II. This 42' Ricker Bros trawler was purchased 11 years ago.
Our friends Stan and Maija Martin drove from their hometown of Lansing, MI to spend a few days with us. They had booked a hotel opposite of the marina, making it very easy for us to get together. After our onboard lunch, we took a walk down Main Street with its many fudge and souvenir shops.
For readers not familiar with Mackinaw Island, it is known as home to the second oldest fort in the USA. The fort was started by the French, taken over by the British and later by the USA. The island has many beautiful homes and hotels. Automobiles and motorcycles are not allowed. Instead bikes and horse drawn carriages are the main forms of transportation. Dinner was again on-board the Marco Polo II. 
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