This is a view from in front of our cottage in Mackinaw City. All the years of looking out at the water has helped to inspire us to
to explore more of our country's waterways.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Charlevoix, MI

Our second day on Beaver Island was just as windy as the first, it started out calm but picked up quickly.   Went for another bike ride, stopped at the maritime museum and walked to town for ice cream.

Saturday,
Left for Charlevoix at 7am, calm in the harbor and only 1-2 footers all the way.   Other than the generator shutting down when we tried to make some toast the trip was uneventful.  We had called earlier and was put on a waiting list for a slip, just as we approached the pier head they called and had a slip for us.  Hal, the harbor master and 3 dock hands greeted us at our slip.  Hal was very friendly and accommodating and even gave us a Looper discount on the slip.

Leaving Beaver Island.

Passing a large yacht and the ferry boat following us in.


Once we got settled John looked at the generator, first thought that it was something to do with the recent new fuel filters.  It turned out to be a disintegrated raw water impeller.   due to the generator location and it's sound shield it took a while to install a new impeller and get things cleaned up.



We were able to take a nice long dinghy ride around Round Lake and into Lake Charlevoix before heading to the grocery store for some supplies for dinner.

Mary enjoyed all the flowers.



John enjoyed the old boats in the  boat houses. 

After dinner went for a walk along the docks and spotted several Looper Boats.  Enjoyed a nice water and light show at the fountain.

Sunday am woke up to cloudy skies and light rain, so we decided to do laundry.  Still adjusting to our new way of life and accommodations for the next year.  So far we seem to be doing well.

John & Mary

3 comments:

Don Crandall said...

Nice to read up and see this up and going!!! Keep up the postings!

Don

Kelly Crandall said...

I especially liked the his and hers pictures of the flowers and the boat houses, very cute. As you get used to life on the boat, we will be used to following your posts. Keep blogging!

Oma and Opa said...

Good to hear you are underway. Keep up the blogs.
Fair winds and following seas for the next year!!