On The Road Again

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Holland Beach State Park - MI
September 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Our base for a few days, parked in the dunes on the shore of Lake Michigan, which is a lot bluer than Erie. Great sunset Friday night & a storm Saturday brought out the sail boarders, who put on a spectacular display and also made for fantastic sunset.Read more
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Holland State Park - Take 2
September 11, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Great scenery along the entrance to Lake Macatawa, Big Red Lighthouse on port side is in Lake Michigan. Sunday, calm after the storm & beach is busy, another fantastic sunset !!
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Mount Pisgah
September 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Cycled out to Mount Pisgah trail & climbed the 239 steps up the mount which is a giant sand dune to an overlook with a view of Lake Michigan. Our campground is in the trees below.
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Honcho Rest RV Park - Elk Rapids MI
September 16, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Weekend stop for chores, great sunset after dinner on our new BBQ, tasty steak ala chef Stew !!!
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Elk Rapids MI
September 18, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Cycle tour of Elk Rapids, pretty tow & harbour, with a pit stop at Shorts Brewery on the way home !! Humalupalicious for me & a Spacerock for Stew !!
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Mackinac Bridge
September 19, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Heading across the 5 mile bridge to Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula). High wind warning so we had to drive at 20mph in outdide lane with hazards flashing.
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Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior
September 20, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Coffee stop on way to Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Lesley HastingsWow - looks like you are at the coast!
9/24/16Reply
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park MI
September 20, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Stayed at Portage Campground within walking distance to the Lower Falls. First photo was taken near dusk.
Drove to the Upper Falls the next day on way out of the park & walked the trail to the edge of the falls. Colour of water is due to tannins that drain into the river from the cedar swamps. Reminds us of the cold tea colour of some Scottish lochs.Read more
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Baraga State Park MI
September 23, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Google Baraga State Park & the photo is not of the park. So we were a bit disappointed to have a busy road between us & the lake. Did some investigating..... the photo is of Ojibwa campground a few miles round the bay, so only stayed 1 night & moved on. Trees or should I say leaves are starting to change colour.Read more
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Ojibwa Campground - Baraga MI
September 23, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Found the campground we've been dreaming about on the shore of Lake Superior & it's almost empty. It is owned by the Native American Ojibwa tribe. Had the pick of sites, number 47 called to us !!! surrounded by lakeshore. Stew's hunter gatherer instinct has kicked in, gathering firewood from empty sites. Dinner experiment worked a treat, hot smoked salmon over a campfire, sweet potato roasted in the campfire with cilantro lime mayo... Delicious with a glass of wine !!!Read more
Charles JohnstoneLooks like Lake Superior is well named.
9/25/16Reply
linda mcelroyLooks so peaceful.
9/26/16Reply
David MillettI'd move on if I were you , its far too busy
9/28/16Reply
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Ojibwa Campground - Sunrise
September 24, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Stew woke me at 7:30 so I wouldn't miss the sunrise. Photo was taken from bed, excuse the wonk on it, the lake is flat !!!
Lesley HastingsStunning!
9/25/16Reply
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D&W Lake RV Park - Champaign IL
October 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Our base for a few days as we watch the Ryder Cup. Parked overlooking a small lake surrounded by corn fields which look ready to harvest. Weather is a bit grumpy, so not feeling too guilty staying indoors for 3 days. Go Europe !!!Read more
Charles Johnstone You certainly find some lovely sites. Take care, love M&Dxxx
10/4/16Reply
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Nashville Shores RV Resort - TN
October 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Another lakeside camping spot while we play tourists in Nashville.
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Willie Nelson & Friends Museum
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Had to visit 'On the Road Again' Willie Nelson's place. Lots of memorabilia from old country stars. Guitar was played by Willie at his Grand Ole Opry debut 23rd Nov 1963. Furniture was confiscated by IRS for unpaid taxes, background are outfits worn by some of Willie's friends, one is Dolly Parton. Wall of gold & platinum records & his tour bus Honeysuckle Rose. Last photo for M&D, Jim Reeves' organ, I grew up listening to his records !!Read more
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Cooter's - Nashville TN
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Who remembers The General Lee ??
Joy JohnstoneToo young!
10/7/16Reply
Charles JohnstoneI remember Daisy Duke...
10/8/16Reply
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Bass Pro Shop - Opry Mills Nashville TN
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Huge outdoor store, had to drag Stew outta there !!
Charles Johnstone Which one is the bear ? Love M&Dxxx
10/8/16Reply
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Gotham City ??
October 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Toured downtown Nashville on a trolley bus. Music Row where all the artists record is just an street of houses, some tiny !! Replica of Parthenon ??
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Tequila Cowboy - Nashville TN
October 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Afternoon drink after the Tour. Take a guess who's' beer is who's !! Band playing great country covers.
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Roberts Western World - Nashville TN
October 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A sneaky drink before dinner !! Band was brill !!!
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Jacks Bar-B-Que - Nashville TN
October 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Chef's favourite - Baby Back Ribs !!
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Ryman Auditorium - Nashville TN
October 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Originally built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle by Thomas Ryman for the revivalist Sam Jones & was renamed after Ryman's death. It is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. It fell into disrepair & was going to be demolished, but after being renovated shows started again in 1994 & continue today. We toured the Ryman and it is a special place, with great atmosphere, especially when you think about all the greats who performed here. Minnie Pearl, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Dolly to name but a few.Read more
Lesley HastingsNashville looks fab!
10/10/16Reply
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Country Music Hall of Fame -Nashville TN
October 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Exhibit after exhibit taking you from the British roots of country music to current artists. Too much to take in, could have spent days in there. One of Stew's favourite was Elvis' solid gold 1960 Cadillac, had a phone & an old boxy TV, all the chrome is gold plated. Jim Reeves & Charlie Pride photos for M&D, childhood memories 😀Read more
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Legends Corner - Nashville TN
October 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Back to another great Honky-Tonk bar. More beer, more music. Every bar has live music from early morning, free entry & the artists come round with a tip bucket. Guess they make a living.
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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge - Nashville TN
October 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A back alley separates this honky-tonk bar from the Ryman & artists would come here to hang out during & after performances. Owner 'Tootsie' Bess was well-known for her generosity toward struggling musicians such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson & many more. According to tradition, a painter mistakenly painted the exterior orchid purple & that's how it has stayed. This place has 3 floors & was mobbed all day !!Read more
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Grand Ole Opry - Nashville TN
October 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
08:30 given our backstage passes for the tour, brilliant got to see the artists entrance, security check in, mailboxes full of fan mail, each member has one. The members board has the names of past & present artists who have been invited by the show's management to join, based on their commitment to country music, the fans & the Opry itself. We toured the 18 dressing rooms & walked onto the Opry stage from the wings. The 'Circle' has not been broken as a circle of the original Ryman stage has been placed here. History of the Opry & the artists that have performed here is overwhelming. This weekend the Opry is celebrating 91 years & we were lucky to get a package deal that included The Ryman & Opry Backstage tours plus picnic lunch, afternoon concert (Crystal Gayle) & the evening Opry Show.Read more
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