Government Bay, MI, USA
It’s Susan writing again. It’s Tuesday night, and Jeff and I are anchored here in a quiet spot, looking forward to watching the presidential debate tonight.
It’s been a couple of days since my last guest post. Here’s my update on #boatlife on Escapade.
If the Calumet River was all about the herons (great blues and egrets abound), then these past few days travelling from Sturgeon Bay have been all about the Great Lake lighthouses. They are quite beautiful but are also a visceral reminder of how treacherous these waters can and have been.
Although I have an illness that causes anxiety, I have been remarkably relaxed. Part of it is the sheer joy I have gotten from watching the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets every day, but really, it’s because of Jeff.
First of all, Jeff has logged more than 30,000 km on Escapade. Secondly he has years of experience studying winds and waves. Most importantly he has been checking in with me to make sure I’m good on a regular basis.
So we safely navigated Lake Michigan and crossed the Straits of Mackinac yesterday. We anchored last night off Mackinac island, a quaint car free island. This morning we went ashore to explore the island. We climbed the stairs to have an amazing vista of the lake including the bridge, and see the Grand Hotel. After lunch and a very brief dip into cold water, we made our way here.
We’re heading for Canada tomorrow and will noodle our way to the Sault….
Boating Adventures 