Here we are in Dundee, Michigan. We picked up our half-pint (meaning "mini") microwave from Randy in Detroit and have now experienced the ultimate Outdoors Experience at Cabela's. Had a delicious Bruschetta bread and salad at the River Side Pub by the water. Finding the people here so friendly- at the grocery store we were given a 10% discount even though we didn't have the discount card. Truly American hospitality.

Trivia for the day - did you know that if you are driving a vehicle you are not familiar with - you can tell which side the gas tank is on by looking at the picture of the gas pump on your display. If the pump handle is on the right; your gas tank is on the right; similarly left and left! Does everybody know that??

Our vehicle, Rips Joy, is a dream come true. We toasted my Mom tonight - she gave Rip a license plate called "Rips Joy" for his boat and now we have this Westfalia thanks to her.
A great day - a wonderful beginning!