first vacation in a while

My partner and I just got back from our first vacation since COVID. Went to the UP of Michigan. It was so beautiful, never been there before. Lots of places to go hiking and biking but a little cool for outdoor swimming with high temperatures from 59F to 66F while we were there. Couple of hours of rain one afternoon. Would recommend it to anyone that wants a quiet place to go visit. Oh btw great place to purchase fudge never saw so many flavors and at reasonable prices too. We may go back this autumn to see the autumn colors.

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Ynotisay · M

Very cool. I'd never heard the phrase UP and checked it out. Interesting area. Looked really nice. Saw that it's like a quarter of the land in Michigan but only 3% of the population. THAT'S where you want to be.

Shannon27 · M

@Ynotisay We live in a condo in downtown Boston. It was a shock to see so few people, but the quiet was unrealistic. After the first day we got used to not hearing car horns, sirens and smelling exhaust fumes. It reminded me a lot of Vermont and New Hampshire but still fewer people.

Ynotisay · M

@Shannon27 Careful getting in to those clean, quiet areas. They have a way of making you move. Like I did. :) Glad it was a good one.

Shannon27 · M

@Ynotisay Just think no internet and no cell phone service. Wouldn't that be great. One of our guides told a group we were hiking with one day if you need a bathroom stop just pretend you a bear and find a bush or tree.

Ynotisay · M

@Shannon27 There you go. No internet or cell makes living someplace kind of tough but not having access to it for a bit is about the best way to refresh there is. I live in the mountains but backpack and hike a lot. Knowing there's no electronic access is an awesome feeling. Hope you get back there some day. You found a good place to unplug.