A visit to Holland, Michigan typically includes a visit to the North Holland area where Judy was raised. We were thrilled to learn that the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (which now sits on the Brouwer family farm property) used bricks from the family home to construct a large sign (see photo below).
Ordinarily the tulips would be in full bloom at this time of year but with the unusually early Spring, they were pretty much past their prime stage of beauty. However, the blossoming shrubs and trees, especially on South Shore Drive, helped compensate for the lack of tulips.
One noticeable change since our last visit. It is obvious that the State of Michigan has taken steps to reduce wind erosion of its famous sand dunes. Areas that were once exposed to the strong winds coming off Lake Michigan are now covered with a protective layer of grasses and small shrubs.
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| Church sign constructed with bricks from Judy's family home |
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| Tunnel entrance at Tunnel Park on Lake Michigan |
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| Self-portrait at Tunnel Park beach lookout |
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| Another photo at Tunnel Park, Lake Michigan |
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| Historic lighthouse at entrance to Lake Macatawa from Lake Michigan |
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| Holland State Park Beach |
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| Tulips past their prime |
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| Large dwelling on South Shore Drive |
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| Unknown variety of tree with Violet blossoms |
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| Beautiful shrub, possibly an Azalea |
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| More beautiful shrubbery on South Shore Drive |
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| A not-so-typical dwelling on South Shore Drive |
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| Dutch Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens |
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