sano näkemiin Marquette

Today it was time to say goodbye to Marquette.  I would be remiss if I didn't thank Steve & Diane Pellinen and all the members of the Superior A's for a job well done.   I also have to say I have never seen a city get behind one of our conventions like the city of Marquette did.  Thanks to you all for a great event.  

It was another beautiful day in the U.P.  However, since Mike had to get his Model A out of the Dome first thing in the morning, we didn't have to rush.  It was 10 AM when we hit the road and pointed the Model A's east to our stop for the night, Sault Saint Marie, MI.

There was not much activity to the day, just some easy driving on the roads of the U.P.  Our lunch stop in Newberry was a winner, literally, as I won some cash playing Keno while enjoying my pastie. 

As we got closer to Sault Saint Marie we decided to go to Soo Locks and do some sightseeing.  Our timing was perfect as we arrived as a freighter was passing through the locks.  It's quite a process and to think it's just done by moving water around.  We toured the visitors center which was loaded with interesting displays and facts about the Soo Locks.  We also found out the Great race was coming to town tonight.  That would be great to stop by and see this later.

The hotel wasn't far away and when we checked in we were met by Dave & Peggy Gill and other members of the Capitol A's.  What a nice surprise.  After a little happy hour in the Lobby, we headed to the Great race site.  Mike and I were able to join in the local cruise in for the event and had front row parking.  Watching the cars cross the finish line was fun, we were also impressed by the number of Model A's in the race.  It turned out to be nice visit. 

To close out the evening we headed to the Kewadin casino to try our luck.  I double my money, on paper for awhile, but gave it all back by the time we left.

Tomorrow we cross over the boarder into Ontario, see you then.

Travel today was about 170 miles.