Thursday, January 29, 2009

Wander Winterland

Yes, it snows in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. But that's not all you see. Well, not quite. Along this scenic route...


...you'll see dozens of places to buy pasties.


This is a pasty. Pass-tee, not pay-stee. In case you wondered. Best with gravy.


If you do make it to Houghton, you'll find within walking distance of MTU, my sister's house.


They found a novel use for their backyard deck. Snow storage.


Looking out from their bay window are three distinctly different views.

Snowy front street...


Snowy neighbor house next door...


And snowy back alley. It's there, you just can't see it.


If you venture out to downtown (watch for strolling college students)...


...you'll find Cyberia Cafe. Heh. Cyberia in Siberia.


Then head down this major highway a few miles (watch for snowmobiles)....


...and follow this country road another mile (watch for snowblowers-really!)...


...you'll find the newlyweds home. Well, you'll see it, you just can't get there.


If you're quick on the draw (he likes cameras), you may shoot a Bear.


And if you decide to skip town at 4 AM, you may spot a local lurking around the corner.


See, I told you it's not all snow. And yes, it was other-worldly beautiful.

3 comments:

Farm-to-Table Feasts said...

Oh Mark those photos were amazing. Thank you, thank you, for posting them. What kind of camera do you have? The lighting was perfect!

Scout said...

That's the snow I knew as a kid in Indiana. I loved it back then.

Julie said...

I thought the "backyard deck" was a hottub with way too many bubbles!