Day 179. Aug 9

 Boating to Frankfort Mi.  Great scenery today with all the sand dunes! They were called the Sleeping Bear dunes at the national seashore.  Traveled 83 miles.

Climbers 

Still beautiful water

Sunset

Notice all the climbers

Days 176-178. Aug 6-8

Restaurant by marina

This is 12 ft down. So clear

Docked at Harbor Springs

Took zodiac to beach

Main Street

We traveled a short distance to Elks River. It connects to a chain of lakes in Taverse Lake. It has rained the last two days so we have cleaned, played games and I completed two 500 piece puzzles. they have a shuttle here so we went to the grocery and a great New Orleans restaurant. Leaving tomorrow for Frankfort Michigan.

Days 174-175. Aug 3-5

 Traveled short distance to Harbor Springs Mi.  We are enjoying these beautiful little towns.  Taking our time as the Chicago bridge is closed until Sept 15.  The big news is that we filled up with gas at  $4.52 a gallon and we were thrilled!  Staying here until Sunday.

Leaving charlovoix

Farmers market one morning

Days 170-173 Aug1-3

Traveled to Charlovoix Mi.for 54 miles. This town is another sweet spot. We docked at the marina right in front of the quaint town and walked all around.Im posting pics that got left out from our last spot in Mackinaw City. We met up with another couple who worked at Fed Ex with Bob there.They set off fireworks at night at the marina one night.

Sunset

Heading into Charlovoix

Beautiful clear water

Inside restaurant 

Bobs fed ex  worker Ginger

Day 169. July 31

Just returned from Nashville Tn by plane for a get together with our family and to visit my mom. . We had so much fun with all . It was great to see everyone. We are here at Mackinaw city for one more day due to weather. I left my phone there so no pics till Tues.

Days 164-168. July 20-24

We left Harrisville and stayed at Presquale the next day which was 54 miles. Water was smooth today and still beautiful. On the 22nd we traveled to Macinac city for 77 miles. Staying here for several days as we leave for Nashville on Thursday. We are enjoying touring Macinaw Island. The island has such colorful flowers everywhere.

Pictures on the island

Post office

Grand hotel

Of course I had to take this pic even though it’s not a relative of mine

The arch

Macinac Island has the famous Grand Hotel.There are only bikes and horses allowed on the island. The horse drawn carriages are plentiful. The island is open from April to Oct 31. Going to a nice restaurant for our 46th anniversary tonight!

Days160-163. July 18-20

Traveled from St Clair to Sinalac for 42 miles on the 18th. Went paddleboarding and swimming. Left the 19th for a small town called Harrisville for 94 miles. We had about 2 hrs of some rock and roll! Staying here

until the 21st due to winds. We saw this beautiful wooden chris craft as pictured.