July 3 and 4, 2011; Sunday and Monday:

Sunday, Harrisville Harbor Marina, MI to De Tour Village Marina, MI:  We got off to a beautiful sun rise and morning.  There was a slight breeze and just a little ripple on Lake Huron.  It was such a beautiful day that after we were underway for a while we decided to go straight to De Tour Village and skip our original planned stop at Presque Isle, MI.  It ended up being a very long day; 11.1 hours and 103.5 miles but it was worth it.  It saved us 1 day and about 30 miles and at $4.70 a gallon we were happy with that.  We both were pretty tired but we knew we would have a short day tomorrow.

CO's comments:  I am glad this day is over with.


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Leaving Harrisville Harbor on 7-3-2011

De Tour Village Marina-gas dock

De Tour Village

De Tour Passage on the St. Mary's River

Monday, De Tour Village, MI to Sault Ste Marie, MI:  Another beautiful day with blue skies and just a light chop on the St. Mary's River.  The river got even nicer as the day went on and by 10:00 it was smooth a glass; this area is breathtaking.  Keith said it was too bad that it freezes here in the winter otherwise he would consider staying here.  We got here about 13:00.  This is another marina that is over half empty due to the economy.  It is sad to see.  Keith changed the oil again and I washed clothes.  Our plan is to anchor out the next few days along the Lake Superior shore line after going through the Sault Ste Marie Lock tomorrow morning.  The City of Sault Ste Marie had their 4th of July fire works tonight right here at the marina; this is our 3rd time seeing fire works.

Leaving De Tour on 7-3-2011

A real Boat House on the St. Mary's River.
We were told it took 2 years to get the
hull up on the hill and they are still
working on the renovation

Freighter traffic at Sault Ste Marie

George Kemp Marina at Sault Ste Marie

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CO's comments:  It was sure nice to be back on a river and not have to be concerned with high winds and high waves.  I think I like river travel better than lake travel.  Besides, you have better scenery.