A Day to RelaxChambly Lock 9 WallWe wake up to hot air balloons over our boat this morning…what a pretty sight. The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a weeklong event with 125 hot air balloons taking part …
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Frankfort, Michigan
Up at 4 a.m. to check the weather indicators and off the dock at Bay Harbor Marina by 5:45 at the first light. A beautiful sunrise started our 75 nautical mile run to Frankfort, Michigan that will be the jumping point to Wisconsin because this is where Lake Michigan is the narrowest. Either tomorrow or […]
New Boat Projects
Pam and I just got back from running around Brunswick buying components for boat projects. First is to install a small LED TV in the middle (Megan’s) stateroom. I have to run coaxial cable to it which will be the biggest part of that j…
Monday, August 13, 2012
Well, the camping weekend is over. Boo hoo! We had so much fun with our children and grandchildren. Everyone had fun and went to bed worn out each night. We went out on the boats and swam. We had a campfire each night.&nbs…
THE MANI REGION OF PELOPONNISOS
The central of the three peninsulas of the Peloponnisos is called the Mani, and the local Maniote people are very hardy, independent and isolated, claiming to be direct descendents of the Spartans. Historically many of them were pirates, operating from…
Mackinaw City Marina, Mackinaw City, MI – 8/12/12
Today we decided to take the historical tour of Mackinaw City and St. Ignace on the Trolley Tour bus.Mackinaw BridgeOld Mackinaw LightLake Michigan This is what the lake looks like with NNE winds at 10 to 15 mph. Lake MichiganThe lake is extremely…
Grand Finale, the evidence
This is either the evidence of a great few days, or possibly the ceremonial alter of the SMYC. Perhaps Main Street in Park City would be an appropriate location for the Cantina. E
Grand Finale
After our passage south from Cairns to Brisbane, we spent 6 fabulous nights anchored out in the islands near Brisbane with the Giffords on Totem. We found peaceful anchorages, the kids all played and had sleep-overs, and the…
Grand Finale, the evidence
This is either the evidence of a great few days, or possibly the ceremonial alter of the SMYC. Perhaps Main Street in Park City would be an appropriate location for the Cantina. E
Grand Finale
After our passage south from Cairns to Brisbane, we spent 6 fabulous nights anchored out in the islands near Brisbane with the Giffords on Totem. We found peaceful anchorages, the kids all played and had sleep-overs, and the…
