10 Sep
This morning we waited for the rain to stop and played some cards in the RV.
We then headed to Michigan City to see a lighthouse on the end of a breakwater there and a lighthouse museum. The Michigan City East Lighthouse is closed to the public but it is easily accessible by walking from a nearby parking lot down a long sidewalk and then out on a breakwater,
It was built in 1904 along with the catwalk used by the lightkeepers. From 1982 to 1996 the planned demolition was stopped, the lighthouse and catwalk renovated and the light was turned back on.
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| A nearby power plant visible from the breakwater |
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| A local mariner |
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| Walking the beach looking for "sea glass" |
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| Some locals leveraging the wind for kite surfing |
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| The museum did not open until 1 pm and we could not wait 1-1/2 hrs |
After visiting the lighthouse we returned to the RV to have some lunch and wait out the rain. The sun finally appeared so we headed to the beach again so the grandkids could dip their toes.
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| The wind was really whipping and the waves crashing in |
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| One of the dunes and the grand kids really enjoyed it |
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| The seagulls pursuing Lindsey after she fed then a piece of bread |
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| Enjoying the beach! |
Later we grilled some pork chops and had a nice camp fire, waiting for the Iowa-Iowa State Football game on the Big 10 Network.
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| Boiling water in a paper cup |
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| Having fun at the campground. |
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| Lucas toasting some marshmallows for a smore! |
Tomorrow we will take the grandkids home to Plainwell MI and see Jennifer's house they have purchased.
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