Last leg on Lake Michigan

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Having dinner with Bill and Nita. 

Leaving Benton harbour early morning for our final leg on Lake Michigan. Some good rollers but otherwise very good conditions. Not much to see on route as we travel mostly in open water.


On approach to our marina we can see the Chicago skyline to the west and a huge industrial area to the east.

Long day but so happy to be off the Lake….we are actually in Hammond Indiana. From here Chicago is a short Uber ride away. We are thinking of staying here a week.  The marina is inexpensive and very well located to opening of the river going south. 



Comments

SueW said…
I guess some relief that you are off the Great Lake; plans sound perfect; I really enjoyed Chicago a few years ago with the girls. 👍 Excited for the next part of the journey for you. 👍
September 24, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Kathy Whissell said…
Very excited to see the river you go down
Fish and chips are they as good as Ontario stops
Enjoy your time in Chicago...
September 24, 2022 at 9:34 AM
Peter said…
The Skyline must of looked cool. Great pictures and keep them coming! Enjoy your stay !!
September 24, 2022 at 3:58 PM
Norman said…
Glad the open water journey is safely over. There are great restaurants/steakhouses under the "el train" downtown. Enjoy Chicago
September 27, 2022 at 3:21 AM
Pete Slight said…
Hello Butlers,
So far, looks very interesting. What is the grand travel plan over the next couple of months?
Pete Slight
September 27, 2022 at 1:24 PM
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