SUMMER

During our stay in Annapolis, we embarked on countless walking adventures, uncovering the city's rich historical charm. Strolling through its picturesque streets, we enjoyed the architecture of the well-preserved buildings, each with a story to tell. The city's colonial past came alive as we immersed ourselves in the unique atmosphere of this historic gem.

As we transition from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan, we'll approach The Mackinac Bridge. This bridge connects the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the Lower Peninsula. It divides the "Yoopers" (Michiganders from the U.P.) from the "Trolls" (Michiganders from the Mitten).

There are some beautiful sites along the Canadian shore. While vessels can traverse the Loop without entering Canada, it would be a shame to miss out on its beauty. We will remove our mast and likely travel along the Erie Canal into the Oswego Canal, leading us into Lake Ontario.

As we travel along the Erie Canal, we will encounter some of our first locks. A lock is a basin located in the canal with gates at each end. Using these gates, the Lock Master can control the water level in the basin, allowing for boats to be raised or lowered. This is how we can travel along canals that move up and down with different elevations.