Good weather permitted us to go the full 65 miles to Charlevoix, Michigan instead of the originally planned stopover at Beaver Island. I have heard about this beautiful little town on the East Coast of Upper Lake Michigan for many years. It is the hometown of most members of the Way Family, connected to us through Judy (Way) Frick, (Larry Frick's bride of 40 years this year). The Way families are very active in the community through several businesses (manufacturing, trucking, and home building). They are also strong supporters of their church, Charlevoix Assembly of God.
Another big reason for us to go to Charlevoix was to get to spend more time with Larry and Judy, only three weeks following the passing of their son, Trent. They arrived from Minneapolis about the same we did and were with us on the boat us for a couple of days. (See picture above)
Another big reason for us to go to Charlevoix was to get to spend more time with Larry and Judy, only three weeks following the passing of their son, Trent. They arrived from Minneapolis about the same we did and were with us on the boat us for a couple of days. (See picture above)
Dawson Way and his wife, Joan, went on this same 6000 mile cruise route back in 1991 when it was rarely done. He was one of the people who inspired to us to take the cruise. They were very hospitable to us while we were in Charlevoix, including loaning us their car to make provisioning runs and putting on a great steak dinner before we left.
While here, we visited two other resort communities with Larry and Judy: Boyne City (by boat) and Petoskey (by car).
While here, we visited two other resort communities with Larry and Judy: Boyne City (by boat) and Petoskey (by car).
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