Looper party in Chicago

Woody and Elly Sutton hosted a party at their home in Chicago for any loopers in the area.

We got to meet new people and a couple we met last year. Sally and Greg were so kind to us when we had broken down in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, last year. Sally and Greg made dinner for us and another couple. Sally said we looked rather pathetic. They completed the loop last year. This year we spoke to them on VHF when we were in the North Channel and they directed us to some really good anchorages. We got to see them at the party. They live on the Lake Huron side of Michigan.

More pictures from the Sears Tower

It was really terrific looking out of the Tower in all directions. The nice part about this tower as opposed to the Empire State Building is that it is enclosed. You don't get blown off the observation deck!

Tour of Chicago and Sears Tower

Some of the pictures were taken from Sears Tower, third highest building in the world. Some were taken from our doubledecker bus tour of the city.

Scenes around Chicago

The last picture is of the Chicago River. They are trying to make the area like the riverwalk in San Antonio. The other pictures are at Navy Pier and of course, the tall ship.

Chicago

41 53.198N
87 36.713W
We arrived in Chicago after staying four nights in New Buffalo, MI. Chicago harbor is just filled with boats. The looper boat next to us in the slip, CLife from NC, oriented us to the city. It was very helpful. You can see Navy Peer in the distance of the last shot

New Buffalo, MI

41 47.852N
86 44.849W

This may be our last stop in MI. We will be here at least two nights waiting for better weather. We are due in Chicago on Sat.

There are nothing but condo's around the marina. I think they have over built--they are for sale signs of new unit everywhere. It is within easy distance of Chicago--round trip to Chicago is $24 per person.

St. Joseph, Benton Harbor Muni. Marina

42 6.896N

86 28.973W

There was a big tanker coming out of St. Joe's as we were getting ready to enter. Two lighthouses mark the entrance channel. It is a very industrial harbor. Whirlpool has its corp headquarters and R & D. The marina had free laundry and the best washer/dryer I have used. It is a new Maytag that is not on the market yet! Little things make a difference on this trip.

Ed enjoyed this stop--they had a discount boating store that reminded me of Defender. The name of the place is Wolfe and they came and picked us up at the marina and drove us back.