Today, I rode 3 miles from the Iron Horse Hotel, Milwaukee
to the Ferry Terminal and then another 36.19 miles from Muskegon to Holland,
MI. I am now in state number 10 of 16 that I will cross on this journey. The city of Holland, MI is perhaps best known for its Dutch heritage, which
serves not only as a part of the city's cultural identity, but the local
economy as well: the Tulip Time Festival in May and various Dutch-themed
attractions augment the nearby Lake Michigan shoreline in attracting thousands
of tourists annually.
We had a couple of hours to while away in Milwaukee. I
managed to play a few games of pool at the Iron Horse Hotel with my friends
Larry, Jacob and Scott. Here I am seen with Larry Oaks of Houston, TX.
Established in 1928, Ben's Cycle & Fitness has been
family owned and operated in the same southern Milwaukee neighborhood for over
80 years. Ben Hanoski started the business in 1928, passed on to son Larry, and now 3 generations
later is owned and operated by Ben's grandson, Vince.
Lake Express began service on June 1, 2004, linking the
states of Wisconsin and Michigan with terminals in Milwaukee and Muskegon.
The high-speed Lake Michigan crossing takes just two and
one-half hours, saving passengers a lengthy drive through heavily congested
Chicago.
Lake Express is a fun, fast and easy transportation
solution. You save time, avoid traffic hassles, and can enjoy your time during
the voyage however you like.
To view a 3 minute video of the Lake Express Ferry, click
here.
The ride from Muskegon to Holland was uneventful. With the
time change and cumulative fatigue, I was very tired and sleepy. This is the
reason for the one day's delay in posting this blog.
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