Day 130, September 4, 2012 (Chicago): So here we are in Chicago, America! Our senses are weaned from the city noise, pollution, befouled air, the anthill environment, and the average mood, which seems also befouled. Eight miles out of Montrose Harbor, the farthest on north along the waterfront in the Chicago Harbor System, Chicago sprawls across our horizon.

Day 128, September 2, 2012 (South Haven, MI): This is our last stop, barring unforeseen weather events, in Michigan. All-in-all the western shore of Michigan holds a variety of adventures that easily rival our cruise through the North Channel.

Day 122, August 27, 2012 (Saugatuck/Douglas, MI): On the weekend we backtracked to Grand Haven mostly to visit a friend. At the right, meet Evan and Terri aboard Pearl. Evan is two months late of Tiara Yachts, the mothership in Holland.