Shore Leave

Captain Brad gave his crew a week's shore leave due to the barge and boat traffic backup on the IL River. After we scrubbed and cleaned up Northern Light (that's our boat) to remove the scum accumulated by dodging logs, trees, and other stream obstacles, the six hour drive to Charlevoix passed quickly. So, our first week of "looping" has been slow, hot and muddy on a smelly river. However, our adventure will improve and we expect to actually enjoy mother nature this fall.