The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso was holding its first Steam Fest - which is one of those odd things that you find out about in 1 of 2 ways:
1: You are - or are related to - those who actively seek out steam engines (I fall into the category of the latter - although having been acclimated to the sound of a steam whistle by age 8, I was just as likely to yell "Steam engine!" knowing full well I'd be hastily tossed into the car to chase it as far as we could.)
2: You went to college with the person who coordinated the event and can't escape its presence on Facebook.
I fall into both categories, actually.
It was a bit of a last minute decision to attend, and because the event was in a smallish town with accommodations sold out in a 50 mile radius, Ann Arbor was the city of choice.
We stayed at a wonderful B&B called Vitosha - The bike at the door was indicator enough that I would enjoy my stay...
The room had a view of the courtyard from the charming veranda...
We reached the festival and were quickly swept up in the sights, sounds, & smells of steam...
After we got our bearings - we took a short excursion that was pulled first by a diesel - then back by a small steam engine.
Of course, we had tea...
I think I may be returning for a fall excursion with my parents - once lured by the siren song of a steam whistle, it's difficult to escape it's grasp.
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