(This post originally was originally published on PTT August 15, 2006)I’m planning a girl’s trip with my daughter. Last summer we went to the Chesapeake Bay and it was fantastic. But this year, she’s chosen Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan.
I knew approximately where the island was located and really didn’t think much more about it. I reserved lodging, talked to Deena about what we might do while we’re there, visited websites and sent for brochures.
But I didn’t get a map.
Deena was studying a Wisconsin map to figure out the best way to get there. She’s the navigator while we drive, so she needs to have a basic route figure out. But the map only included part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I told her, “It’s just past the edge of the page, so we’ll just continue on this road a bit and we’ll be there.”
She really wanted to see the whole route, and I couldn’t find the atlas. So she dug out an old hard-cover topographical map from the 1970’s and started turning the pages. A couple minutes later, I heard her from the other room.
“So we’re going to see Lake Huron?” she asked.
“No, we’ll be on Lake Michigan,” I responded, hardly paying attention.
But she was convinced, so she showed me the map. “See, Mackinac Island is on Lake Huron.”
I’ve traveled to all fifty states and at least 14 countries. I’m a master player at “Carmen Sandiego.” I’ve probably BEEN to Mackinac Island, though I don’t remember it (much to my mother’s chagrine.)
And I didn’t know that Mackinac Island was on Lake Huron.
So I guess we’ll be visiting two Great Lakes, rather than one. And we’ll be driving at least an extra two hours to get there. Good thing she’s thorough!
Here’s a slideshow from our trip:
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12:44 am
This was actually posted last Friday but I rarely have something to contribute to PTT. I figure I better join while I can! LOL!
7:41 am
Sounds like Deena may have taken some navigation lessons from my Dad. We lived in Texas at one time and on a trip from there to Alabama, he got terribly lost in Louisiana. However,he has a really imaginative sense of humor…so he has always contended that a Bear and an Alligator got him lost. The Bear and Alligator are a family fixture to this day~
Have a great day!
~tonya
9:29 am
I have taken some mother daughter trips (as an adult) with my own mom and they are wonderful! What a great tradition to start young! For the map skills alone
11:43 am
My daughter is always asking me when we get to go do something again…just the two of us. They sure grow up fast!
Hugs,
Holly
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11:57 am
Mary (mert) told me I should submit my post here. I hope I’m doing it right.
My Glimmer of Hope for the Future Burns Brighter
Mary (mert) already linked to you so I think that part is done
2:00 pm
Yay Mark, glad you submitted!
It’s so funny how are kids can focus and pick up on all of the things that we miss. You’re right, it’s a good thing! I remember your Chesapeake visit… I’m’ from a small town called Deale, MD on the Chesapeake. :O) Girl trips, that sounds so nice, I’ll have to remember to do that asmy girls get a little older.
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