Traverse City to Suttons Bay Freebird on The Great Loop

[@patw1914]

Love Sutton’s Bay!

[@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop]

We agree!

[@gorrdd]

Thanks Ed and Maureen... more great locations along Lake Michigan. When you settled into Suttons Bay, there was a view overlooking a smaller inlet with some boats docked along its narrow sides. I think you were having lunch at a restaurant overlooking this view. In the water beneath there was some kind of flow. At first I thought it was propwash, but then realized it was running water. Was there a spring or stream there? With the water so clear, it is usually an indication of an artesian spring that displaces the regular lake water. Also, with the bay water protected from wind, the shore waters don't get silty with bottom debris. That would also allow the shore water to be so clean looking. Very nice to see. Although, I love the sunny side up, those overcast days at these bay towns, are very iconic. I noticed you enjoyed the environment, in spite of the wet weather. Although you have a cabin cruiser yacht, it just seems that when you're out on the water or docked in an area, there is just too much you want to see and do that hanging out in the comfortable cabin of your cruiser is not what is desired. Would that be correct? Gord

[@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop]

Hello Gord, The restaurant is The Cove. It is located above the Leland Dam at the head of Leland's Historic Fishtown. Ed's brother Bill picked us up and we all had a nice meal there and walked around the town. We like to take a walk and explore the area each day that we are in port. Our cruiser is comfortable on rainy and cold days and hot days. One of our favorite things to do is sit in out chair on the back in the evening and enjoy a good sunset. Have a good weekend!

[@gorrdd]

@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop Thanks Ed and Maureen... that explains the source of the water. Glad you take the time to relax on your cruiser. Viewers only get to see what you show. But that's your private time and we don't see that. Have a great weekend as well...😀 Gord

[@samagee1]

@@gorrdd It is a great little town. I love visiting there. There is also a DNR marina in Leland off Lake Michigan. That water over the dam comes from Lake Leelanau.

[@gorrdd]

​@@samagee1 Thanks Sam... I appreciate the input. It seems like there are many really great little towns and villages along Lake Michigan that cater to the marine clientele. It's such a treasure. I wasn't aware there were so many neat places to visit. And I gather it just goes on and on into Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, through the other lakes and down the St Lawrence into the Thousand Islands... 😮😊 Gord

[@grimmvoorhees3160]

The little mrs. and i are looking forward to the next leg of our journey with you guys!

[@FreebirdonTheGreatLoop]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the ride!