We rose at what Jerry calls “0 dark-thirty” and were away from the Cheboygan dock before the sun was up. The riverbanks were well lit, and we made our way out into Lake Huron for the last time this trip. The sun greeted us as we turned toward the Straits of Mackinac.
A thrill to rival the Statue of Liberty is the Mighty Mac. This seems to us to be the official symbol of our state.
The wind was whipping from the north, which caused a picturesque spray from our bow.
After passing under the bridge, the early morning sun glinted from the waves.
Just a few hours beyond, we came to our destination of Charlevoix. Once in the channel, we looked back at the light marking the entrance.
The bridge opens on the hour and half-hour. We tooted our horn for the tender to lift the bridge, just behind a small workboat ahead of us. 
We will spend several days here at the dock, to see Marty’s Mom and Dad from Mancelona, and other relatives and friends who are nearby.
Our first walkabout took us to the elegant community of the Belvedere Neighborhood Association, started in the late 1800’s. 
The homes are historic, elegant, and have great character. This contrasts with so many waterfront communities where the homes are gigantic and built to out-do the neighbors!
This area is not far from the marina where we are docked.
As has often been the case during our travels, the town threw a party for us! In this case, it was the Oktoberfest, with brats and beer, and a dachshund (wiener dog) parade and race.
We were pleased when Marty’s second cousin Rocky Nothstine, and his friend Pat, came to see the boat as they also enjoyed the festivities in Charlevoix.
A real highlight was when Marty’s mom and dad came for lunch aboard. Cousins Jim and Bill brought them over from Mancelona. The Charlevoix dock crew brought around the Mayor’s electric mini-car to provide door-to-door service for them.
Mom and Dad enjoyed their visit to Monarch, and we enjoyed having them aboard.
We said farewell to all, as we are ready to depart tomorrow for the port of Leland.
As has often been the case during our travels, the town threw a party for us! In this case, it was the Oktoberfest, with brats and beer, and a dachshund (wiener dog) parade and race.
We were pleased when Marty’s second cousin Rocky Nothstine, and his friend Pat, came to see the boat as they also enjoyed the festivities in Charlevoix.
A real highlight was when Marty’s mom and dad came for lunch aboard. Cousins Jim and Bill brought them over from Mancelona. The Charlevoix dock crew brought around the Mayor’s electric mini-car to provide door-to-door service for them.
Mom and Dad enjoyed their visit to Monarch, and we enjoyed having them aboard.
We said farewell to all, as we are ready to depart tomorrow for the port of Leland.
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