Yesterday, Monday,  was so foggy. We were waiting for 2 workmen to show up (neither did) but since we knew that would be leaving in the morning, we filled our tanks: – $2.74 a gallon. I have lost all sense of value. I filled the rental car with gas for that price. But, as I often hear, “this is a once in a lifetime trip.”

Another boat at the Club left to go to the Lake and returned. He said that the fog was really thick. I hate fog – I remember the 4 hours of inching our way through the Chespeake. Up the Bridge to Bay trail, which goes along the St. Clair River to Lake Huron. At the bridge the fog was so thick.

Along the walk there is the Huron Lighthouse boat. And the people of Michigan were out in full force, enjoying the sun that was peeking through the fog. .

We decided that if there was a hint of sun we would leave early in the morning – there was not a hint but a full blast in your face “look at me!” I made coffee; we dressed; and before having coffee we were off the dock.

As you enter or exit the Black River this is the landmark that you look for. (Last year there was a lighted star at the top). We went out the Black River and into St. Clair River. Not a boat in sight.

We “fought” the current and entered the lake. Our last experience on the Lake Huron was quite bumpy. This was the opposite. Kelley kept saying , “It’s as flat as a lake.”  We didn’t see any freighters or boats that weren’t miles away. We don’t know where the people are…maybe we aren’t suppose to be here.

Our planned trip of 33 miles to Port Sanilac changed to 65 miles to Harbor Beach, and because all was so great, to 90 miles to Port Austin.  We arrived at 4. And glad to be off the boat.

There was exercise for Kelley. You know Kelley. How long can he sit, even when he is on the boat?

There were flies. Annoying black flies; not the kind that bite…just hang around. We have screens,but they kept sneaking in. I am not sure who was the bigger pest, the fly or the swatter.

Rounding the “thumb” we came upon the Port Austin Reef Light. I give you the light:

If people don’t read their charts they would be in very unhappy. This light is way out from the land and one would guess that you could sneak on by, but there are spots before the harbor that are 2 feet.

Here we are for the night.