Ludington to Muskegon...just over six hours...piece of cake. Marina in Muskegon was a pice of work...close to the maritime museum that Floyd wanted to visit...but not much there. Worker bees were scarce...we had to hunt one down to pay our bill.  Lots of grounds for Dakota...but the Yacht Club next door had gone under and was very neglected! Not many people around ....

We waited in Friday morning for a big thunderstorm to pass and then headed out to South Haven...another six and a half hours...relatively smooth water...we got this.

South Haven is a thriving boating community...river banks are packed with docks....mostly full. In fact, it's the busiest marina we've seen so far.....we are right along the main drag between town and the beaches...boat traffic on one side...people traffic on the other... Friday we hiked up to Black River Tavern for cheeseburgers, fries and beer....once Floyd pulled the paper wrapper off the cheese, he was happier...lol...good help is so hard to find. Waiter was helpful and it ended with a dish of Kilwins ice cream...Saturday morning Farmer's Market was a delightful experience. Decadent Dog store visit for sweet Dakota...more girls to love! Then we spent the windy afternoon on the aft deck watching  boats come and go...and people come and go...a lazy Saturday afternoon. Reminded us of Ft Lauderdale ...but the boats are more practical!

We'll probably not leave here until Monday...west wind and waves predicted to be over 4 feet...we need to cross Lake Michigan to Chicago...we figure 8 hours...and this first mate wants smooth water...probably hit St Charles sometime the week of the 20th. Marina there is already on notice to do repairs on front head, leaking bow window and dinghy stand off. We have parts ...so shouldn't be a big deal! Yeah, right...nothing around here is easy...or goes according to plan. But you learn to adjust...or get really frustrated! We prefer attitude adjustment!! Our hair is already gray!!

Floyd is off visiting another maritime museum...he thinks there's a marina store and maybe a small grocery over there as well. Dakota and I are just hanging out...enjoying "home alone" time. Then the Sunday parade will begin.