From Charlevoix to Holland, MI

Hi Folks , yes, we are back. Thanks to enough  connection points on WiFi and Adam and Lydia's help we are now able to update you from these beautiful shores of Lake Michigan -eastern shores.. From Charlevoix we went to a little marina in Leland also known as 'Fish Town' with the fishing shanties turned into the neatest little boutiques and shops.From there we travelled south along a coastland of high sand dunes ,up to 400 feet in some places,rolling treed hills and inlets . Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park was the name of these shorelines.We arrived in Frankfort on Thursday. Another amazing part of God's creation! In the evenings we found ourselves walking down to the beach to watch the sunsets and many others appreciating the same beaches and water and skies. And hundred's of fishing boats.It's a huge sport here.It was such a pretty scene at night with a ribbon of red and white lights of fishings boats returning to port.


We met a couple from Sweden who were currently doing the loop.They have so much to tell too.
 We had wanted to leave early Saturday morning but with rain and a thunder storm plus some  waste tank issues we decided to stay an extra day .It was providential for us too-- we met two fellow sailboat[er]s on 'Another Dawn'.These sailors are sending their masts down on the same truck ours is going on. Bill had been on line with them and now we met them. They were as excited as we were .We shared some time with them and the swedish couple. This couple also decided to have their mast sent with ours.
 Leaving Frankfort we sailed to Luddington. We had strong winds and big waves. It was a good sail but were glad to get to our destination. We enjoyed the beautiful waterfront  in this place.All these ports are on their own little lake connected to Lake Michigan by a channel [protected by breakwater walls]
 From Luddington we made our way to Muskegon. Again many fishermen everywhere.One fisherman called 'Hey, Adriana this is a combat zone--Where are your downriggers?] We found the people so friendly everywhere we went.
Muskegon is the homeport of the man who coordinated the trucking for the 5 masts going together to Mobile, Alabama. When we were hunting for our slip all of a sudden I heard my name called--'over here'. This had to be Jim Osborne this coordinator. He was very helpful.Thank you Jim!! We had a tour around on our dingy.Later in the day we had a small reunion on Adriana of the Swedes, the couple on 'Another Dawn' and Jim.
 Thursday a.m. we woke up early and excited . We were on our way to Holland ,Michigan where we would meet Adam and Lydia on Friday. We rented a car for Friday so we could get provisions and go to West Marine to pick up an aerial to make our Wifi work better, so we could do this update.
About 5:30p.m. our kids arrived. We are so excited .for many reasons.After settling in we went out for dinner right here at a great restaurant at this marina.
 Saturday morning is Farmers Market in downtown Holland. .It was amazing to see so much fresh produce.We stalked up, big time and had fun. From there we went to the downtown stores . Again we were impessed. It is a flourishing city and we enjoyed the stores and the people very much. After a lunch of fresh corn, bread and salad we walked out to the lighthouse and took in so much again. We are relaxing together in the cockpit  and time to say goodbye for now. Here are some pictures.