On the way to pick up Thomas

As before, I'm stopping off in Michigan City, Indiana (last stop before Gary, Indiana - too scary even for a Flint resident). Unlike before I looked up the cheapest motel and it was this place, which actually turned out to be a couple of miles into the countryside:

It says "no vacancy"... but I have my doubts:

Here's the view from the car parked in the spot as above:

The room comes complete with standard motel artwork:

...and of course a TV and fridge:

Having checked in, I headed back into town, passing this on the way:

I was told to go to Panera Bread, but I spied a sign for this, and decided to treat myself:

Good call!