Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Playing in Nicolet Bay

 Nicolet Bay has got to be one of the most beautiful spots on earth – or water.  We have been here since yesterday and we are becoming so relaxed it feels like we're cheating - the sheriff is going to show up and tell us to get back to work, it’s a week-day and no more lolly-gagging around.  So far we are getting away with it but sooner or later we may get caught having too much fun.  During the day there are families on the beach, people on paddleboards and kayaks scattered around the bay and a few boats at anchor just enjoying it all.  By nightfall last night only one other boat and Reunion were left to watch the sun go down. 

Door County Meadow

Today we went for a long walk through the park and visited the nature center.  Only genuine carnivorous Wisconsin mosquitoes could chase us out of the woods and back to the beach and the sunshine.  We are enjoying having the dinghy to run us ashore.  I had feared that living on the boat would severely limit any exercise, but to the contrary we have been taking long walks every day.  Even in the marinas our boat is usually docked at least ¼ mile from shore, so it’s a half-mile hike just to carry out the garbage or get to the shower.

Walk in the Woods

We have encountered several boats with AGLCA Great Loop flags, and this morning I corresponded with a boat headed this way from Mackinac – they were wondering what to see in Door County and where to dock near Milwaukee.  I had fun being the one with some local knowledge for a change.  It won’t happen often. Looks like another rainstorm is headed our way so it’s time to make sure the boat is tucked in to keep all the dry things dry.  Tonight we will grill some steaks and stay inside where it’s warm and cozy.   Tomorrow we hope to head over to the Marinette/Menomonie and Cedar Creek area on the western shore of Green Bay.