A lovely morning in Houghton and Hancock (Michigan).
I do believe this is the world's largest lift bridge.
Goofing around at one of Grandpa's favorite stores.
Flags across the street from one of my favorite independent book stores, Northwind Books at Finlandia University.
I like to spend Bea's birthday and Christmas dollars from Grandma Margaret on books from here. It was a treat to shop in person this time and we left with a rare Richard Scarry ABC book in Finnish, a new Jan Brett tale involving armadillos and cowboy boots that we just had to have for the Texas portion of our travels, a stuffed deer aptly named 'Dearest' and the comprehensive Book of Finnish Elves by Mauri Kunnas. We were first introduced to Kunnas by Uncle Alan's gift of The Canine Kalevala which is a nice introduction the epic poem for anyone and a real favorite of Bea's.
I didn't get a good photo of any, but street signs in this part of Hancock are bilingual, too, Finnish and English.
Ama, Grandpa Bob, Bea, and Dearest pose in front of the Suomi Restaurant sign. After a yummy breakfast here (pulla toast!) we were ready to head to Aunt Kathe's home and help with preparations for the reunion.
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