Day 338 New Buffalo, Michigan

"Noah Genda" in transient slip at New Buffalo Munincipal









New Buffalo City Beach









Diann at New Buffalo City Beach








"Noah Genda" in transient slip at New Buffalo Municipal Marina









We had breakfast here at "Michigan Thyme Cafe", very good.






Some of the 100's of condos here in New Buffalo





We are really enjoying these Michigan towns once we are off the water and into a slip. Our trip here yesterday was not the most pleasant with rough water and very hot & humid. The flies were severe and wanted big chunks out of our skin. We pulled into the breakwater at New Buffalo and went to Snug Harbor for fuel and met 5 or 6 boats coming towards us trying to get out. We were the only boat pulling up to the fuel dock but none of the 3 dock attendants were anywhere to be seen. Once they appeared, so did 2 other boats wanting fuel, and it was hectic in these narrow fairways!

Things improved once we were secured in our slip at the Municipal Marina and had the air cranked on. Again we seem to visit every port that is celebrating an annual event and this port was no exception. The Ship & Shore celebration was in full swing. Streets were closed off and live music was in store the rest of the day and evening.

With a tip from Mark, we tried upstairs at the Stray Dog Restaurant for a great dinner. Breakfast this morning was at the Michigan Thyme Café, then riding around town and spending a couple of hours at the beach. What a beautiful day, but windy with small craft advisory on the lake with 3’6’ waves. No one left the marina/harbor this morning, choosing to wait out another day for better weather.

At the moment it appears in the morning we will depart New Buffalo for Chicago at Burnham Harbor Also we are investigating the possibility of navigating the Chicago River with a fixed bridge clearance of 17’. We can get the boat down to 16’10” but we do not know if the water is normal, high or low. It is a long way back around to the Cal-Sag if we cannot clear this 17’ fixed bridge plus we miss going through downtown Chicago.

Tonight we had a great Mexican dinner at the El Rancho Grande which is within a half mile from the marina. I bought guacamole at the farmers market in South Bend and I have a craving for more, hence, the Mexican food.