July 28, 29, 30, Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI

July 28, 29, 30,  Sun, Mon, Tues,  Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI

 

 

 
 

Departin Manitowoc in the fog. Now you see them,

now you dont

 

Log floating out in the lake. Have to keep a sharp

lookout

Passing the Badger 23 miles out in the lake. He is

headed to Manitowoc we to where he left, Ludington

High water this year makes getting on the boat interesting

 

We left Manitowoc at 0700 with sunshine and a southerly wind.  The first ten miles out of the harbor had fog on the water and above the water.  At times it appeared as if Short Vacation was sinking into the fog - we could only see his fly bridge.  Later, all we could see was the bottom half of the boat.  A very odd phenomenon.  Eventually the fog clears, which was good as we dodge floating logs and even the Badger as it passed.  The rolling beam sea gave way to choppy water.  The ride was a little lumpy but not at all uncomfortable.  So much so that both Colletta and Tom manage to nap along the way. (Only one at a time)We arrive at the municipal dock in Ludington, take on cheap fuel and get to our dock.  In the evening, we hear the Badger's horn and watch him arrive in port.  Dinner aboard Short Vacation and a game of Catch Phrase end a long day.

We get up slowly which is often the case after a long run across the lake. We walk through town, Pam and Colletta stop in some of the shops and Tom and John stop in the two bicycle shops and research and talk about E-bikes.  We enjoy ice cream from the House of Flavors - moose tracks and shipwreck. Back at the boat, with the sun shining, Tom decides to wash the boat.  It needs some TLC so we both do some scrubbing.  His hard work warrants a few beers and we enjoy a steak dinner with Pam and John.  John shows us a video collection of pictures from the four years of traveling together on Greeks Folly and Short Vacation.  The pictures brought back many great memories of times, places and events we have shared.  It was a wonderful gesture to create the video.  Smiles and tears were shared by all.

Today comprised of completing a few tasks before Greeks Folly and Short Vacation separate and end their journey together.  Tom helped John remove the electric shore power plug from his boat and replace it with a new one.  John helped Tom check the dinghy davit and finish repair on it.  Colletta cleaned and vacuumed the fly bridge while the men worked.  Tom walked into town for a haircut so he would look good returning to his home port.  Colletta walked to the beach to view the north winds and the white capped waves.  Rough out there today.  Dinner was at Jamesport Brewery and then walked to the harbor to see the Badger depart one more time.  Ludington is a nice little town- relaxing and we have enjoyed our stay.