Friday 8/25/17

What a difference a day makes....24 little hours

We left Leland on Thursday under cloudy skies with 3-5's which built to 4-6's & occasional 7.  Taking them on the starboard aft corner.  Not fun & not progressing very fast.  Never saw another boat.  That tells you something.  Our goal was Ludington 90 miles away.  We gave up & turned into Frankfort which was about 44 miles.  Frankfort was a very nice, protected marina on Lake Bessie.  It was a fishing tournament weekend.  A 60' Cruiser was docked next to us.  It was the living quarters of someone in the tournament.

Left Frankfort this morning.  The lake was 2' or less.  We are docked in Ludington.  Very nice marina.  We were greeted by other loopers & given advice/counseling & a welcome bag.  We walked the town.  Found a place, Cafe 106, where Riley could sit with us on the patio, so we ate there.  It was very good.  Went to a farmers market & stocked up on fruits & vegetables.  We have not been getting our 5 a day!
We got to see the S.S.Badger a 410' ferry that runs from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI.  Fun fact:  It is an extension of US RT 10.  It is a 4 hour trip. It comes into & turns around right in front of our dock.  It leaves/returns twice a day.
Riley sure gets attention.  People are always asking what he is & can they pet him.  He always says yes.  He does bark at birds & sometimes other dogs.  Tim is not happy with that.  Sometimes he quiets when told, but if not, he gets the towel of shame.

Sanddune on the way to Frankfort

S.S.BADGER

Riley wearing the towel of shame