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18 Αύγουστος 2023
First, a Vindel story from the early 1980s: Hitchhiking to Marquette from the Detroit area, I found myself a bit stranded at the Straights with three bucks to my name. The rides that day were not consistent, and darkness was now upon me. Even if I got over the Bridge, hitching on US2 at night was not an option - too dark, not enough traffic. I needed something fast and direct to Marquette. Or to call it a day somewhere. Wandered over to the Vindel. Gave the guy my best shot: I'm a student, broke, and need a place to stay. Would the gentleman at the desk consider a room in exchange for anything I could do: some yardwork the next day, clean some rooms. . . anything? Said he'd give me a room if he could see a student ID. After a quick glance, he handed me my key. Followed a short time later by a soft knock on the door and a fried chicken dinner! Yeah, it was a much different world. Over 40 years now and this place has not lost its charm. Refurbished, sparkly clean, with tasteful, intact vintage done expertly and to the finest detail. Nothing about it seems rushed and even the in-room coffee is good. The beds are fantastic, we slept like bears in January. A real standout among the overnighter places here, as most others pale in comparison. And many cost more. My advice: If breaking up a trip to spend a night in Mack City, go to the quieter, less touristy side, west of the Bridge. And find the Vindel, or just push on. Because I can't be sure a student ID will get you a room these days. :)
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