Yesterday we took a ride on our tandem bicycle to Crystal Lake.   The Betsie Valley trail is a nice trail that starts here in Frankfort and continues past Crystal Lake to Beulah. The trail is paved with smaller hills.

Snake grass along the trail 

We stopped at Crystal Lake for a refreshing swim. Crystal Lake is an amazing deep blue color and very clear as the name suggests. It is over 170’ deep in places.

Crystal Lake

Another sunset……

Due to high winds and bigger waves than the admiral finds acceptable, we stayed in port today.   This gave us the opportunity to take pictures of the waves breaking over the pier and later jump the waves refreshing our bodies from the heat.

After having fun jumping the waves, we treated ourselves to dinner out at the “Fusion Restaurant” on their deck overlooking the marina. They offer a mix of Asian and Chinese foods.

Teresa had Pad Thai and I had General Tso Chicken; both very tasty.

Sunset at Jacobsons Marina Resort

Sanctuary night lites.

We left Pentwater headed north and chose Frankfort as our next stop.

Teresa’s office along the way.

Big Sable Light House

Frankfort Light House

The bay in Lake Betsie at Frankfort was our first night anchorage.

In the morning after breakfast, we motored into Jacobson’s Marina Resort where they helped us tie up along the peninsula of their marina. Our spot is slightly out of the way from foot traffic on the regular piers.

After exploring town, we cooled off with a refreshing dinghy ride to the beach on Lake Michigan.  We enjoyed swimming in the big lake. Teresa searched for rocks and Petoskey stones.  She only found pretty rocks so far … but the hunt isn’t over! Steve spied two ice cream shops … I’m guessing he might re-visit that shop later in the day.

Dinghy at the beach

Underwater Rocks

Underwater rocks

Underwater rocks

Still searching for the perfect Petoskey Stone

For those of you who know Steve and his sweet tooth for ice cream, that prediction is highly likely. Michigan Rag Company captured a few bills from us: a new grand-nephew is due around Thanksgiving and his big brother’s birthday is this week (which we missed his birthday celebration). Teresa even passed up the bookstore. For now anyway.

The water up here is crystal clear and finally warmed up. The beach was quite crowded. Even though it was hot in town, the beach proved pristine and beautiful. And a welcome relief from the land heated temperatures.

Sanctuary Docked in Frankfort