The end of day seven found us settling down for the night at the Sunshine Motel and Cabins in Ontonagon. I haven't commented on the motels we stayed in, except for the one with the view of the bridge. Every motel we stayed at was clean and comfortable, regardless of brand name, and most provided very ample breakfasts. The Sunshine Motel stands out for it's quaintness. We were informed when we checked in, that the Sunshine was a 'mom and pop' operation. It was definitely not part of a chain. We didn't stay in a cabin, because we were only there for one night, but I'm sure they were cute. Our second floor room had a screen door and screens on the windows, but there was also AC. The decor was knotty pine/patriotic. Our room was full of bald eagles - on the bedspread, table lamps, shower curtain and framed pictures, and lots of red, white and blue. I thought it was a little overwhelming but great. After enjoying the hospitality of the Sunshine, on the morning of day eight, we headed for the Porcupine Mountains to see Lake of the Clouds. We got there early which was lovely. No crowds, quiet walks on empty trails, and, of course, beautiful views of the lake. What we didn't have was breakfast. The Sunshine didn't serve breakfast, but we assumed we would find a place for coffee and food somewhere along the way. Along the way turned out to be lunch at a nice little restaurant which we came to about 1:30pm. Since we had a stash of granola bars with us, and had certainly not been skimping on meals, we didn't starve, but we were getting a bit anxious for coffee.
And here is my GPP who climbed some rocks to get a better view. Once again I graciously stayed below, to take pictures and be prepared to call 911. Happily, that wasn't necessary. We weren't that desperate for coffee.
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