We left Traverse City. It was a beautiful cruise north, not like the trip down. There are beautiful cottages along the shore, we couldn’t see them before.

Northport is a charming town. It was so hot that our first stop here was to get an ice cream. Yummy it was. We didn’t see any restaurants that looked inviting. In fact, I don’t think there was much there: a barbeque spot, a bakery, and a small grill. None of them looked popular. Eating on the boat it will be!

Friday we took a great walk through the neighborhood. It was great to talk to Vicki and findout that she has a friend, Nancy, here. I called her and we had a nice chat. The rain came in the evening. We had wanted to walk up and listen to the band in the park by the marina, but the rain did not let up. Will we travel tomorrow or not?

It is our anniversary! 28 years!

Last night the rain made us wonder if today would be a day to travel, but off we went. It was a bit bumpy, but not like our trip from Charlevoix. We are secure to the dock and surrounded by Loopers making their way south to Chicago. It is interesting to hear their stories. I am so glad that we did not rush to go down last year.

We took a long walk on the beach. Beaches in Michigan can be private. If you are walking on the shore that is fine. We watched people picking up handful of rocks and sorting through them. Petoskey stones! We met one lady who was sweet enough to bring a couple by. She also gave me a rcok that looks like tourquise.

We had dinner at the Cove. This town is so quaint. We were here with Charlie and Susie by car, so it was not a surprise, but it is charming.

On Sunday we took a great walk through a  neighborhood of cottages and then walked through the public walk to the beach. We walked the length and found many Petoskeys and one blue rock. From shells in Florida to rocks in Michigan. I think we need a trip to Africa I understand that there are lovely sparkly rocks there!

We are waiting a storm. We think Tuesday is the magic day for travel.

We went a whole 7 miles to Harbor Island. It is a wonderful natural harbor and we should be protected from most winds. There is a storm coming through (of course). The sky is blue and it is warm.
We have spent the day reading. We will have a gourmet dinner tonight. Last night at the restaurant we ordered a rib dinner to go. No cooking for me tonight. It is my birthday! Kelley had a card for me this morning. Aw, how sweet.

Sunday Morning Update: storm came through after midnight and it was a wet and windy one. The anchor held. This morning Kelley went out and had to sweep up 1,000′s of these bugs that only live 24 hours. They smell when they get wet. I’ll upload pictures when we have better Internet.
The sun is out now and no storm is expected, just wind, which will come from different directions as the day progresses.
Cheers