John and I just returned from another great biking adventure to kick off our summer.
We were both a little worried about this trip since we are both out of shape after a long, cold winter. We were not sure our old, tired legs would get us to our destination, but the worry was for naught. Both of us survived and our legs served us well.
We arrived at The Lighthouse Inn in Two Rivers about ten on Satruday.
We rode our bikes from there out to the concession stand at Point Beach, a total of 18 miles when all was said and done.
Here are some highlights of that trip:
Ready to start the trail.
This trail is always so pretty.
It was a gorgeous day for a bike ride, but still on the cool side.
We were actually cold down by the lake.
Here is our little cabin.
We always stop here for a photo session on our way to the lake.
We spotted this deer along the trail.
Enjoying lunch at the concession stand with the best view ever.
We, then, ride to the lighthouse and check it out, it has not changed since the last time we visited.
The beautiful beach in Two Rivers that we always stop at.
This year, we did more than just take a photo at this ice cream shop/museum, we decided to go in for an ice cream treat, but we got so much more.
There were two old ladies and an old man in the museum and the old man immediately started showing us around and explaining items in the museum to us as if we were in the gradeschool groups that come and tour.
He took us upstairs and showed us the old ballroom and some hotel rooms behind the stage.
The personal tour took about 20 minutes.
We, then enjoyed some ice cream that this man served up for us and a few other customers that had arrived during our tour.
After the ice cream, as we were leaving, the old guy looked at us and said, "did you get to see the ballroom and the hotel rooms?"
Hello, sir, you just got done showing them to us.
We just had to get out of there to prevent laughing at him
This is the ballroom.
This is the stage in the ballroom.
This is what used to be a bar.
And here is one of our sundaes, which really was yummy.
After riding back to the motel, we took a walk our to the lighthouse in Manitowoc.
It was a gorgeous day for a bike ride, but still on the cool side.
We were actually cold down by the lake.
We always stop here for a photo session on our way to the lake.
There were two old ladies and an old man in the museum and the old man immediately started showing us around and explaining items in the museum to us as if we were in the gradeschool groups that come and tour.
He took us upstairs and showed us the old ballroom and some hotel rooms behind the stage.
The personal tour took about 20 minutes.
We, then enjoyed some ice cream that this man served up for us and a few other customers that had arrived during our tour.
After the ice cream, as we were leaving, the old guy looked at us and said, "did you get to see the ballroom and the hotel rooms?"
Hello, sir, you just got done showing them to us.
We just had to get out of there to prevent laughing at him
Checking in was a bit of mix up.
First room, we heard voices coming from inside just as John was going to open it.
Explanation for that was that the hotel worker got our name mixed up with other people, named Domman or something like that.
No big deal, she said she would just give us their room which was exactly like the one we were supposed to have.
But, there was a problem in the second room.
The toilet did not flush at all.
Another call to the front desk and we were given yet another final room.
This room was the winner and we enjoyed our stay there very much.
We were going to eat in the dining room at the hotel, but when I saw the menu, I saw overpriced, very fancy food which I do not like, so we opted for the Waverly Inn for pizza and beers. It was not a disappointment. We will return again.
We had a few more drinks at the hotel lounge and then retired for the night.
Ready for day number 2.
We decided to park at the wayside along the Mariner bike path so that we would not have to ride all the way back to the motel.
What a great idea that was!
We started by riding back toward Two Rivers for about 3 miles, making a few stops along the way.
We always stop at these telescopes because it reminds me of how my dad loved these.
He would take the stance, much like mine above and look at whatever it was he had to see.
He never could pass one by and now I am the same way.
We walked on the beach and I made these for Tiz and Soli.
It was still so cool by the water.
We so seldom are able to get a picture of the two of us, but lady stopped along the path and asked if we would like her take our picture.
We turned around and headed to Manitowoc.
We were lucky to see the USS Badger as it docked.
We rode the USS Badger a few years ago with Tiz,Courtney, and Paul.
It was fun to see it up close and personal again.
We ended up at our favorite ice cream/candy shop in Manitowoc.
We had sandwiches.
I had a yummy cherry phosphate soda and
we ended with yet another ice cream sundae.
This one was called the opera and had chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, marshmellow and crushed nuts. It was so yummy.
We biked back to our car and took a scenic route home along Highway 67.
I don't think we lost any weight this weekend, in fact, there is a good chance we gained a few pounds even with all the exercise because we ate so well!
It was an excellent way to kick off our summer.
Bring it on...
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