We have now been back in the world of employment for a few months, so I thought it would be fun to talk more about our many jobs and then outline a typical week in our Mackinac Island life. So first, a summary of our jobs: Emily’s Jobs Alternate Lead – Guest Service Representative (GSR) […]
A “Typical” Mackinac Island Week Read More »
Peak season on Mackinac Island starts Memorial Day weekend and goes through Labor Day. With that in mind, I was prepared for a very busy Memorial Day weekend on the island but the northern Michigan weather didn’t really cooperate. It was a chilly 60 degrees and rainy, which kept most of the tourists at bay.
June: Lilacs, Lucas and Love Read More »
Mackinac Island is the furthest north we’ve ever lived. Lucas has had a little more trouble than I have adapting to the cool northern Michigan spring. He keeps saying that his body is acclimated to more tropical climates. Good thing we packed his flannel-lined jeans! This northern latitude means that spring is very delayed compared
May: Our First Taste of Mackinac Magic Read More »
We arrived in Mackinaw City the following morning, it was cold but beautifully sunny. A perfect day for moving onto an island in Northern Michigan. We both had forgotten how crystal clear the waters of northern Lake Huron really were, the water at the ferry docks was the clearest water we’ve seen since the Bahamas.
Moving from Boat Life to Island Life Read More »
We arrived in Michigan near midnight on Thursday, April 18. Our first stop was the storage unit where we had stored our beloved VW station wagon. The big question on our minds was, “Would she start?” We should have never underestimated that German engineering. She fired up on the first try! Things were coming up
A Week Long Break in Chelsea Read More »
After we pulled into Safe Harbor Stingray Point on Sunday, April 14, we had one full day to prep before our haul-out appointment on Tuesday. It was a very busy day and it also happened to be the hottest day since we left Florida. Our goal was to strip everything possible off the deck to
Leaving Our Girl for the Summer Read More »
Wowza! It is hard to believe our first sailing season is officially over. I thought it would be fun to share some of our season statistics. Dates: July 17, 2023 – April 16, 2024 (273 calendar days)Total Miles Traveled: 3,908 nautical miles (4,497 statutory miles)Total Traveling Days: 101 Average Miles Traveled Per Moving Day: 38.69
By the Numbers: Season #1 Read More »
Once our friends headed home, it was back to business. We left St. Augustine on Monday, March 25. We had 37 days to get Alaya tucked away safely in the Chesapeake and get our butts to an island in northern Michigan. A big ask but we hoped it was doable. We sped through (at 7
Partial Eclipse of the Heart Read More »
The very next day we headed north from Titusville. We learned the hard way that St. Patrick’s Day is a major boating holiday in Florida. We originally planned to go all the way to Daytona Beach in one long day but we opted for a spot in New Smyrna Beach, 10 miles south, due to
Laughing Until I Cried in St. Augustine Read More »
Once we arrived in Vero Beach, we prepped the boat for our next visitor, Craig. We, of course, picked the hottest day of the week to reorganize Alaya’s storage areas. Nothing like guests coming to motivate you to clean up your house. Craig joined us later that evening. We started Craig’s indoctrination into cruising the