August 21 – 25
We are trying to make headway to Buffalo as quickly as possible. This morning we set out for Conneault, which is the first harbour that offers the opportunity ot anchor out. Since we were itching to try out our new anchor, this sounded very good.
This was a long day, covering 65.6 nautical miles, and so we were happy to settle in and enjoy the evening.
Hint: We asked people later on how to pronounce this name. It goes like this –
Con ee ought
The next day, with good weather, we moved on to Barcelona. This is a most quaint little harbour and a step back in time. We have enjoyed the company and the beautiful scenery.
When we pulled into the harbour, we were concerned about finding sufficient depth to anchor. In no time two gentlemen had us pulled into a slip, rather literally I’m afraid, and tied up.
The owner of the marina is in his eighties and is as busy as can be. Finally after the third day, and a couple of interesting conversations, we settled on the fee, $10 per day. We’ll not likely find many marinas at that rate.
We are trying to make headway to Buffalo as quickly as possible. This morning we set out for Conneault, which is the first harbour that offers the opportunity ot anchor out. Since we were itching to try out our new anchor, this sounded very good.
This was a long day, covering 65.6 nautical miles, and so we were happy to settle in and enjoy the evening.
Hint: We asked people later on how to pronounce this name. It goes like this –
Con ee ought
The next day, with good weather, we moved on to Barcelona. This is a most quaint little harbour and a step back in time. We have enjoyed the company and the beautiful scenery.When we pulled into the harbour, we were concerned about finding sufficient depth to anchor. In no time two gentlemen had us pulled into a slip, rather literally I’m afraid, and tied up.
The owner of the marina is in his eighties and is as busy as can be. Finally after the third day, and a couple of interesting conversations, we settled on the fee, $10 per day. We’ll not likely find many marinas at that rate.
Keeping in touch has been a little difficult. We purchased a pay as you go phone, but have had trouble with calls to Canada. Feeling a little like ‘Children, where are your parents…’, we were excited to find a payphone just down the street from the marina. No go? Not to be deterred, we purchased phone card and walked up to 
the Interstate booth, where we were assured there was a working phone. Guess what, stymied again. Enough to make you tear your hair out.In our travels today we found two great things, a library and a coffee shop with free wi-fi access, and a great roadside stand with the best fresh peaches. Things are going well.
