This morning we had planned on leaving Meldrum Bay at 9:00 as we thought there might be fog again. We were right, but instead of leaving at 9:00 we couldn’t leave until 11:00.
At 1:30 we radioed Salvage Crew and welcomed them back to the United States as our charts showed we had crossed the imaginary border over water. We began to see American flags flying at the cottages instead on Canadian.
The trip to Drummond Island today was 40 miles and four hours. We enjoyed our time in Canada, but are glad to be back in the good old US and happy to have some of our communication devices again.
The color of the water is turquoise again and the scenery looks beautiful and familiar.
Once we arrived at Drummond Island we had to clear US customs. We will be here tonight and tomorrow before cruising to Mackinac Island and crossing our wake and closing our Loop.
Looking back, we left the United States and entered Canada 27 days ago and left Michigan 339 days ago. It’s a long time to be gone and it feels good to be back in familiar territory. We are looking forward to seeing family and friends soon.
The Great Loop 
August 11, 2009 at 7:45 pm |
HI and congratulations on your trip. We are in government bay in the Les Cheneaux islands about 20 miles west of Detour village and about 14 miles east of Mac city. Sound your horn as you pass by. !!
Dave and Barb Reinken
MV Hallelujah