Day 95 – Saturday, September 12, 2009The two Barb’s rode the bikes around the island (8 miles) this morning before we left for Mackinaw City. I did a shorter bike ride and kept my leg in one piece!
We are staying at a new State marina that isn’t quite finished. There’s no water available on the docks and Wi-Fi hasn’t been installed. There’s a picnic table on the grounds and if you sit in the correct seat there is free Wi-Fi available! They do have a beautiful laundry facility but it’s locked! What is here and accessible is first class. I’m sure by next year all of the bugs will be worked out.
Barb and I visited the recently retired US Coast Guard ice breaker the Mackinaw. I was told that she’s still in working condition but getting old for a ship. The ship will be berthed here from now forward and used as a museum. The ship and the work it did is very interesting and I would recommend a visit when in the vicinity.
Tomorrow we will pass under the Mackinac Bridge and enter the straits. If the weather is good and the water is somewhat flat we’ll have a great day. If the weather is windy and the water has a chop……..it will be a long day.
We’re starting to feel a little sad knowing the boat will be put in winter storage this coming week!
