The "Iron Gate" locks

Entering the Iron Gate locks.These are the second last and the biggest locks in the Danube.  We entered with two commercial boats (both  double wide) Once in the lock the gate, which came up from the bottom, is closed.    …

The "Iron Gate"

Approaching the “Iron Gate” we came through a very picturesque section of the Danube.Narrow passages and steep cliffs.The almost strait walls obviously continued to go straight down as the depth finder showed over 200 feet of water under the boat at ti…

Still in St. Ignace, Michigan

Date             August 20, 2011            

Main street of St. Ignace
Day                53Departure      Arrival         St. Ignace, Michigan  Miles                0.0Cumulative 

How do you sum up the adventure of a lifetime?

We knew we were in for an adventure, but the Loop was so much more than an adventure…..

Here are the Buddy and BooBoo before we left on our trip. Joel had not yet completed the canvas for the windows. We were appreciative often of the fine work…

Harbor Island, Michigan to St. Ignace, Michigan

Date             August 19, 2011Day                52Departure    Harbor Island, Michigan 9:00 am  Arrival         St. Ignace, Michigan 2:40 pm  Miles                50.0Cumulative   1164.5 Brav…

World Class Rugby at Third World Prices

 

Our gang in the stands
Having been brought up watching NFL football every Sunday in the fall, I love watching the game and I am an avid Packer fan. In the South Pacific, the closest thing to American football is Rugby, and I do mean that with…

Martha’s Vineyard

Maddie in Vineyard Haven
 August 16, 2011Vineyard Haven41°27.70N – 070 °5.16WOf all the destinations on the Eastern Seaboard, the one I was most looking forward to was Martha’s Vineyard.  I don’t know why. The name, perhaps (Martha …

Happy Birthday, Mason

Almost forgot…Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs

Charlevoix to Leland and Frankfort MI

August 18th and 19thToday was to be and early start but we were held up by fog and a farmers market here in town.  It has been about a month or more since we have had the opportunity to visit a farmers market so we took advantage.  We picked …

Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Parkway, a two-lane winding road, offered vistas around every corner. Overlooks with pull-outs for cars are frequent – many had picnic tables where one could take a break for lunch or a snack. All had impressive views of the mountains and valleys…