Tower of History
It was cool this morning, but the temperatures climbed into
the low 80’s by afternoon. This approached the record high for the UP, and very
is unusual for late September.
There was a lot of action in Sault Ste. Marie this morning. Their
annual Oktoberfest began with a marathon in the wee morning hours. The Soo was handling two ships already in the locks. Waiting their turn was a 1000 foot freighter and 2 tour boats. Passage through the locks is free for all ships. We have witnessed something as small a kayak going through the locks alongside a tour boat.
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| Two Ships in Locks |
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| One Leaving Lock and One Waiting to Enter |
We joined in the fun of the main street festival which
featured crafts, food, wine and music.
No trip to Sault Ste Marie is complete without a trip to the
top of the Tower of History. The tower is 210 feet tall with open air decks and
glass enclosed observation areas. The St. Marys River unfolds below you with
ships navigating the river.  |
| Tower of History |
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| View From the Tower Sault Ste Marie, Ontario in Background |
This was banking day, and snack and water replacement day.
Walmart is our bank away from home.
The Walmart here is a ve-r-r-y busy Walmart. On Saturdays
the lot is full of cars from Ontario.
The Canadian residents cross the International Bridge for food which is cheaper,
and things that they cannot get in Canada. Gasoline is much cheaper, and so is
having lunch or dinner on the U.S. side. Many Canadians use the savings to visit the
casinos!
We did make a late afternoon visit to the Locks to watch
a 750 foot ship “upbound” into Lake Superior. Mother Nature added the sunset.
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| International Bridge to Ontario |
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| Note Lights on Ship, Center Left Side |
Our sign of the day.
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