Frankenmuth, MI

Day two on the odyssey to Michigan began with a beautiful sunrise and cooler weather. We got underway at 9:00 AM and the first priority was for us to get fuel for the coach. We took on 66.4 gallons in a 75 gallon tank. That is as close to empty as we ever want to be.

We thought the drive to Frankenmuth, MI would be relatively easy; we were wrong. A combination of heavy traffic, rural roads, and road construction made the trip long, tiring, and frustrating. At times we felt like we were spinning our wheels and the trip would be endless.

Frankenmuth is a quaint town that fully celebrates its German heritage and has become a vacation destination for visitors from Michigan and around the world. Shopping is encouraged and the main street is easily walked.

Jellystone Yogi Bear Park is a classy place and we have excellent sites. Dinner was plentiful at the legendry Zehnder’s restaurant. Fried chicken is a specialty and we ate very well … all you can eat.

We were too tired tonight to do much after dinner. We walked the covered bridge in town and hit one gift shop. Tomorrow is another day.