Hidden Gem "Saugatuck"

Well left Grand Haven, a really nice city to what we thought was going to be choppy and bumpy travel day.  Some of the Looper's that had left earlier had said it was doable with 2 to 3 footers.  We were about one hour behind them.  The weather was beautiful and already quite warm so early in the morning, and the sky was blue.  At first it was a bit rolly but I have seen and been in much worse.  Don was staying close to shore as were the other boats which made it much nicer.  I found it so comfortable that I was able to do my needlework and still have all my fingers.  We were able to get a spot in Saugatuck at the Coral Gables Marina.  It was a long way up the river to the Marina.  Just before we got to the Marina we heard a bell ring and then we saw the Chain Ferry cross over the river.  Is there any other way to get to the other side!!!! 

Robby the Dock Master was very helpful during our stay.  Thruout the area and at all the Marina's, they all were packed as it was Friday. We were very fortunate to get a spot.  After we got settled in Don cleaned the outside of the boat and I did the inside.  I made Don some "late" birthday chuncky chocolate brownies, his favorite.  Went out for a walk through the streets by the Marina.  What a quaint town and so many interesting shops. We found a store that had some nautical things in it.  We have, or should I say "I have" been looking for a lamp for the helm solarium (as I call it) and have not been able to find the right one.  Well we found one and one for our bedroom also or should I say "aft salon".  Don did some shopping also and fould a great bamboo shirt at 1/2 off. We came back and had a cold beer at the Coral Gables bar and listened to some live music. Not bad....  Back at the boat it was 5 o'clock cocktail time, so don did the honors of making the rum a cokes.  Saw three Looper's anchored out in front of the Singapore Yacht Club marina.  Nice day for it. Went back to the Coral Gables for dinner, it was their perch special nite.  Don ordered ribs 10/10and I got the perch  5/10 but the wine was great.  Went for a walk and then called it a nite.

Humm... He certainly feels like someone I know..

We decided to stay for another nite.  Don went everywhere to find a USA Today, but no luck.  We went to a bakery called the Annex and picked up some awsome cinnamon swirl sticky buns and fresh bagels. Went for another long walk.  I was looking for a sun dress but no luck.  Before we knew it, it was 6 o'clock.  Where did the time go.  As we were coming back to the boat we stopped at Wally's for a cold afternoon beer (seems to be a trend, and I usually do not like beer).  We passed by a restaurant called Hercules, and we went in and it was so lovely.  Don went to the back and it had a private lanscaped back dining courtyard.  We went back to the boat and cleaned up and relaxed for a bit and then walked back to the Hercules to have dinner  Is was so lovley and private.  Don had a New York 8/10 and I had Chicken Marsala 10/10 and ofcorse wine.  All very reasonably priced.  Walking back to the boat we passed  Restaurant Toulouse, that had outdoor jazz trio playing so we stopped for a glass of wine.  The music was great, so great Don actually asked me if I wanted to dance.... Don dance....  A few more glasses of wine, and more great music.  What a way to end the day.  Back to the boat and a much needed sleep....