Continuing my “Pure Michigan” adventures, I decided to go berry picking this past weekend. I think the last time I went has to be when I was at least 5 years old, and it was for strawberries. Makielski Berry Farm is a short drive from my house with late picking hours (they close at 8), so I opted to go there.

The fields are around a bend, and to get to the raspberry bushes, you have to step through a small opening in between some trees. Once you’re through, it’s just rows and rows of plump, red fruit begging to be picked (and eaten!) with busy bees buzzing about.
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There were a few stray barn cats running about, and of course, I couldn’t resist taking photos of them. This little tabby was the only one brave enough to withstand a few frames of my camera before running off into the bushes. The Makielski’s also had a very calm, beautiful German Shepherd (see below).
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I also ended up buying some honey (makes sense why all those bees are about!). This honey was made from the raspberry bushes, making everything seemingly come full circle. Pure Michigan_Kat Ku_Makielski Berry Farm_20