De Tour Village, Michigan

 Following two days on anchor at Fisherman's Bay on Hog Island and one day at Indian Harbor hiding from rain and strong winds, we departed for De Tour Village in the "UP" (Upper Peninsula, Michigan). This would be our last stop in the US before checking in to Canada.

This was another 6-hour travel day, but comfortable since the seas were on our stern.

We passed two interesting, operational light houses that are now automated; hence no resident light keeper resides there.

The harbor was almost deserted upon our arrival.

Views of the village from the marina.

Another quaint village and marina.

Once securely tied to the dock, we explored the village and stopped into the Main Sail Bar & Grill for happy hour and dinner.

We met some welcoming local residents in this small, funky bar. A review online described them as friendly, uncensored and unfiltered which they were. A memorable and enjoyable visit.

The owner, bartender, waitress and cook is mostly a one person show and has been operating this establishment for 30 years. I asked her if the village was suffering as a result of the many Canadians currently boycotting the US. Her emphatic response was an overwhelming yes for both sides of the border. She was telling me that other than Covid, this has been the most difficult period for so many struggling businesses. Very recently, she purchased a case of coffee from her supplier which previously cost her $123 and this recent purchase was $245 for the same case. The invoice was marked "tariff adjusted". This is just one item that is crippling so many already struggling businesses.

Beware! Alan says this is what happens to patrons who stay to long at the party!

Next day was sunny and warm and a few more boats came into the harbor. 

This evening, happy hour was spent aboard on top of our boat.

The lake boats pass right past the marina and this one was visible at dark from the top of the boat.