Horses, Fudge, and Donuts, Oh My! by Gavin

On the three square miles of Mackinac Island, there are no motorized vehicles. Except for a forklift I saw. Hi everyone, this is Gavin. Today I'm writing about our awesome trip to Mackinac Island. It started with us waiting at the wet bus stop while Bella played on the playground across the street. This was pretty early, about 10:30. Early for me, of course. Usually I sleep until 10 or 10:30. Anyway, the shuttle picked us up and took us to the docks. We waited in line for about five minutes and boarded the Marquess II. It was a "Hydro-Jet" ferry so it was really fast. WAY faster than the normal ferry. On the way to the island, we were in for a surprise. Sometimes, the ferry goes UNDER the bridge instead of around it. And we were lucky enough to get on the one that went under the bridge. Bella took some nice pictures. I did not take any because i left my iPod at home so I wouldn't lose it. 

Mom, Bella, and I arrived at the island in around 20-25 minutes if not faster. The first thing we did was go to a fudge place called Murray's Fudge. We got a flavor called Heavenly Goo. The name was definitely correct. Afterward, we registered at the booth of the horse-and-carriage rides. While we waited, we walked around a bit and down to the docks. And then we were off in a carriage! It took us up hills and past the Grand Hotel. Supposedly the island's greatest attraction, but it was too fancy (and expensive) for us. It took us to a hill who's name none of us can remember. We walked from there to the Grand Hotel's stables which were awesome. There were a TON of horses there. Actually, probably more than a ton all put together. 😀 Then we walked back up to the hill and got donuts at the convenient donut shop there. I got a chocolate donut and Mom got a nuts covered one. Bella doesn't like donuts (this week) and got a soft pretzel which she ate a quarter of. After that, we got on a bigger carriage drawn by three horses. Their names were Ebony, Johnny Cash, and Simon. 

We went to a place called Arch Rock . Scientists say it'll only be there for another 30 years or so before it falls down, so visit quick if you want to see it. By the way, there is a staircase next to Arch Rock that leads to Nicolai's Watchtower. Don't climb it, there is no watchtower up there. Just a tiny flat space. The view from Arch Rock is way better. You're welcome. 👍 

Next, we rode the carriage to Fort Mackinac, where we got off. They have restored the fort and do reenactments every half hour. We didn't really watch the reenactments but we ate lunch there and explored the fort. 

Then we walked down the steep hill to the town. Dad came on a ferry then and we had ice cream at a place called Moomers. Then we walked around for a while and ate dinner at the Pink Pony. The food was WAY better than the name. I had babyback ribs and they were delicious. Afterward, we went to the best fudge place in the known universe (maybe) called Murdick's Fudge. We sent some to some of our family and friends. Enjoy! We did and still are because we have a lot left still. Then we went home, ate fudge, and went to sleep. All in all, a great day! 

Signing off,

                Gavin 

See you next time!