We Have Entered Enemy Territory......

Yes, we have infiltrated Michigan (for those of you who don't know, Michigan and Ohio have a huge rivalry)....
But today - we discovered another "world's largest" in Laona, Wisconsin....

Yes, the world's largest soup kettle - 
and once again, I am in hot water/deep soup 
(take your pick of sayings) with Jeanette

 But before I discuss today's trip, I wanted to show you the little motel we stayed at last night....

This is the "Main Street Inn" (located on....you guessed it....Main St) 
in Crandon, Wisconsin. The motel was built in 1952 
and it was an older, but well kept motel - 
with wireless internet and cable tv 
(as well as microwave and fridge....) 
Plus, as a bonus, it was located right next to....

The Log Cabin Cafe - which serves an EXCELLENT breakfast.

We were not feeling particularly hungry this morning - so we both had a couple of eggs and some toast-as well as a few cups of coffee and we were set to go. So we started the days journey and here is the map of where we drove....

250 miles - beautiful drive - 
although this afternoon, the wind coming off the lake 
was picking up and feeling a little bit chilly....

After about 10 miles, we came across the town of Laona, Wisconsin, where we found the soupkettle

Jeanette, getting ready to fix me lunch....
(it's okay dear, I only want some soup...)

"where's the crackers???"

Also, in the same park, was this memorial to those soldiers 
from the town who have given the ultimate sacrifice...

There was also this neat old mural 
on one of the buildings in town - 
showing a mural of the steam train....

As we were driving out of Wisconsin, Jeanette and I were both lamenting the fact that we didn't eat any cheese while we were here. We were told the cheesy soup is awesome and after all, Wisconsin is known for cheese. Jeanette asked me what folks from Michigan were famous for eating. That's easy .....they eat a lot of crow around November ....usually after the Ohio State game.  :o)  
But I kid...Michigan is actually very beautiful and we have enjoyed the drive today. Shortly after we crossed the border into Michigan we got an extra special treat - running across the street right in front of us - from one group of trees into another  - was a large black bear!!! No time to grab a camera, but we both oohed and aahed at the sight. Never expected to see one here, but we wanted to see one in Yellowstone. We also got to see a red fox later in the afternoon. 
We had a chance to stop and get a couple of photos of Lake Michigan....

You can see "the caps" of the waves - as the wind was picking up....

gorgeous scenery....

If you look right in the center of the photo - 
you will see the seagull....
they were "swooping" around in the wind...

So we arrived a little later than normal (we finally went "back" to Eastern Time Zone - so we lost an hour) in St. Ignace, Michigan....I happened to have been minding my own business - when this candy shop attacked me....

Hold on Jeanette....I think I can sneak this out under my t-shirt.....

Don't worry, big bag of cheese corn....I will always love you...

caught at the candy store.....

Of course, the area is beautiful....

and so is the company!

Just two more days until we reach home....
Thank you for sharing our adventure....
Wade and Jeanette 
GNTNYCGTB LY <3