FOOD: Italian seems to be the predominant food everywhere we go; however, thus far the “hit it out of the ballpark” has to be the key lime pie at Dinosaur’s BBQ in Troy.  We went back a second night just to get the pie.  If it was just Rayma saying this, our friends would yawn and say, so?   But Tom, the health nut, led the charge on the key lime pie so obviously it was something extra special.

We have had Chinese, Greek, BBQ, American (burgers) and seafood in everything from a hole in the wall diner to upscale restaurants.   The Hook in MacKinaw City is in the running for best meal.

The competition in this category is not closed. We are continuing to take contestants and judge the results.

MARINA: This is difficult, and perhaps premature. None of the marinas have been bad. Some are more rustic but compensated by their hospitality. Case in point: Hancock Harbor off of the Delaware. They were super cooperative with us getting our 50 hour engine check. They had a huge restaurant (where even Zander was welcomed inside), a huge bar outside with live entertainment. The showers? That is where the “rustic” comes in but as the water heater was right next to the shower, there were no complaints. Duncan Bay had huge showers with private restrooms and a pool! Tiny, remote Thessalon had the best showers.

COOLEST OTHER BOAT: Thus far, it has to be Jill and Steve’s sailboat. We can only say look at the photo!