Jeff and Lisa’s tiny boat blog

Jim, Jeff and Jim                    We’re in an observation tower at the zoo.                                      Those nachos!                          Makes me want pigmy goats again!                 The view from the lookout tower at the zoo.        The lighthouse as we’re entering Michigan City Harbor.  We made it out of Michigan and into Indiana - getting a bit closer to home! Michigan City was a nice stop. We stayed three nights - weather allowed us to stay and visit. The marina was nice - clean bathrooms and laundry. It was gated too.We had an excellent slip, right next to the bathroom and close to green space for Traxx. Close tot he marina was a long, wide beach - another great spot for Traxx. There was als...

The pier going to the lighthouse. Another kite surfer taking advantage of the wind! Pretty rough! Another sunset picture! So pretty! Jeff and  Beautiful sunset. The lighthouse at the entrance of St. Joe. A fountain at the bluff. Sailboat entering the harbor. This guy was really popular at Fall Fest with the kids! Petting zoo at Fall Fest. A cute statue on the bluff. This sunflower has managed to thrive here! We’re on the bluff overlooking the lake. Fall fest was held Here. Children’s museum, splash park and carousel below.                            Abstract art on the inlet wall.                       Local pottery for sale at an art studio.               The beach we walked at St. Joe. Another beach    Near the downtown area, Silver Beach, is also quite lovely.          It has a huge spla...

   This is Shelly from Chenial in a cute section of the downtown                                      Area near a winery.                                          Great travel day!                                        Sunset at the pier.               Our trip to the grocery store, waiting for the bus.       After the wineries, we went here to listen to a jazz concert.        Nice, grassy area behind the clock with an outdoor stage. South Haven, Michigan was another lovely town! We arrived September 14 and stayed 2 nights; could have stayed longer! A quaint downtown area, full of shops, restaurants, pubs and a c...

I wish I would have gotten a better picture of this floating fun                             Inflatable that you could rent.                    Such a big boat in the Kalamazoo River. Downtown Saugatuck - I could go back here! Kalamazoo River entering Saugatuck. Beautiful cruising on Lake Michigan.  Sand dunes all Down the coast! A passenger cruise passed us on the Kalamazoo River. Entering Saugatuck River.                                        Walking to town. So, I pictured Saugatuck as a sleepy little town. Boy was I wrong. It was so vibrant, artsy and full of everything these downtowns provide. We only stayed one night, but I would love to come back.  It was a bit of walk to town but easy to do. We walk a lot and it’s nice to stretch the legs after being i...

The small “Holland” village. A bridge on Windmill Island Gardens. Look at the size of that mill stone! A wooden shoe - very big! This is how they sent messages up and down the windmill, A pulley with a wooden shoe, of course! The wooden gears on the windmill. Carousel for children only! Looking down the flight of stairs I climbed to see the view from the top! Lake Michigan. The view from the top of the trail. You could see both Lake Michigan and Lake Mattawan (lake near Holland).  The lighthouse in Holland. Lots of “Holland” items. Beautiful grounds at Windmill Island Gardens. Nice marina. Taking a walk along the trails near Ottawa Beach Marina. 265 stairs to reach the top of the dunes. Sailboats entering the inlet. De Zwaan Windmill       Boomerang in her slip at Ottawa Beach Marina - all alone! We decided to stay at Ottawa Beach Marina in Holland. We had considered Eldean Marina, but after contacting another looper at Eldean, we decided on Ottawa Beach. Apparently,...