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Today was EPIC! The weather was perfect. The Lake Michigan waters were crystal clear. There was virtually no wind and no crowds.

We dropped the boat in at Suttons Bay and traveled the coast up to Omena Bay. We had burgers on the grill and enjoyed some fantastic Michigan wine from Brys Estate Winery.

One of our favorite days for sure!

September 23, 2020

Elk Lake revisited - We enjoyed a few hours on Elk Lake now that the fall temps are here are after the Labor Day holiday. You can definitely feel and see the change in the season and we felt like we had the whole lake to ourselves.

Vacation homes are being closed up and boat ramps are disappearing.

We are hoping to catch more and more color this fall before we start SEASON 2 this October.

One of favorite upnorth communities is Leland! We love to visit "Fishtown", grab some smoked whitefish, crackers and a bottle of local wine and find a great picnic spot along the water or in a park.

This time we were able to enjoy the area from the water side. Our trip with Denny and Susan on Lake Leelanau was absolutely perfect. (Wednesday, August 12, 2020) Sunny in the high 70s and little to no wind. Perfect for a boating day. We enjoyed a picnic lunch of brisket sandwiches. Kunio grilled the brisket for 5 hours the day before and boy did they taste great.

We aren't sure which of the many lakes we are going to try next but we look forward to the adventure.

We took a dinner cruise. Drinks, Michigan Koegels on the BBQ, Potato Salad and Cole Slaw on a warm August evening complete with a swim and great friends!

Who could ask for anything more?

This is the northern end of East Bay into Elk Rapids Harbor and swimming on one of the many eastern sand bars along the way.

We didn't boat very far and we were very happy to float, anchor, swim and enjoy!

We hope you like the short video of our cruise up to Elk Rapids, Michigan

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - We put in at Bowers Harbor and made the short trip over to Power Island. The wind was more a bit stronger than forecasted so we decided to take lunch while protected on the east side of the island.

Captain Denny tried to get some drone footage as the wind was dying down. From there we decided to travel the 7 or so miles to Traverse City and explore West Bay.

The beautiful homes, cool, clear waters and sandy beaches were amazing to look at and I couldn't resist letting the GoPro go for a dive to show how clear the water was.

Lake Charlevoix and the beautiful city of Charlevoix is a Northern Michigan tourist destination in the summer and to the south, Boyne City in the winter with some great skiing.

We've been enjoying the lakes. This was our trip on July 31, 2020

We're going to Traverse City West Bay in the beginning of August. Stay tuned...

Check out the crystal clear waters of East Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. We have been coming to the Traverse City area for 30+ years and this is our first time boating in East Bay.

Seeing the many hotels along Front street from the water side was very interesting for us.

We enjoyed seeing the beautiful homes with our friends and enjoyed a picnic on the boat! Fun times!

Exploring the lakes with D & S has been a real treat! D is a well traveled captain and Kunio has enjoyed learning about boating through him.

Our weather was perfect for boating on Tuesday, July 21. We put in at the Whitewater Township Boat Ramp, made our way to Skegemog Lake and finally into the beautiful Caribbean blue waters of Torch Lake.

We have been blessed to meet some wonderful people on our RV journey. The RV community is full of people with so many experiences in their professional lives and especially in their love for travel and adventure.

We met D & S because they have the same Lectric bikes as we do. (Kunio thought that they were taking off on our bikes - which is a whole funny story)

Since then, we've had so many great times sharing and enjoying all that Northern Michigan has to offer including a few favorite Michigan wines.

We love spending our summer in beautiful, Northern Michigan. Our teaching career started in Kalkaska, MI and since then we've always loved to make a trip to the Mackinaw Bridge. Just a quick video on a beautiful, summer day.

2RT in Mesa, Arizona

March 5-March 13, 2020

Our daughter came to visit us during her spring break from Central Michigan University. We were able to visit Sedona, Mesa, Superstition Mountains and more. As the week unfolded, March 6-13, 2020, we were quickly finding out that many things were quickly changing, especially for her. She would be returning to CMU to teach and attend classes online and her graduation ceremony would be cancelled. Luckily, Lauren found out before spring break that she had passed her comprehensive exams for her masters program so we had a wonderful time and celebrated her successes. Here is a short video of some of the fun things that we did!

2RT at Joshua Tree National Park February 26-29, 2020

Hiking several trails and seeing the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Taking on a wind storm for three days while boondocking. Everyday is a journey, and the journey itself is HOME

2RT in Yuma, Arizona

February 19-25, 2020

Visiting with friends and family, exploring the local produce farms, enjoying the sunny weather and a day trip to Mexico.

2RT in Tucson Arizona

February 10-19, 2020

Hiking in Saguaro National Parks, East and West, amazing cactus facts, catching up with family and friends, boon docking at the fairgrounds and enjoying the views of the spectacular mountains.

2RT in Carlsbad, New Mexico

February 4-7, 2020

We were trying hard to avoid snow during this first winter in retirement! A friendly roadrunner, gorgeous sunsets and the history and beauty of Carlsbad Caverns. And Michelle drives?!

2RT in Roswell, New Mexico

February 1-3, 2020

Bottomless Lake State Park, biking, sunsets, stars and aliens?!

2RT In Lubbock Texas

January 19-31, 2020

Driveway surfing at our very dear friends ranch. Tried being cowhands, Buddy Holly Hall and Museum, Ranching Heritage Museum, Prairie Dog town and exploring the city where Kunio was born.

2RT in Fort Worth, Texas

January 18, 2020

A non motorized parade, a cattle drive and Tex-Mex. This is Texas y'all!

2RT in Waco, Texas

January 17, 2020

Waco is more than Magnolia Farms, although that is a great reason to visit the city. Try some whiskey tasting.

2RT San Antonio Riverwalk

January 14, 2020

The Riverwalk is a series of walkways one level below the street along the San Antonio River. The walk is lined with bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, artwork, parks and historical buildings.

2RT Tallahassee Canopy Roads

January 4, 2020

There are nine official canopy roads in Tallahassee. There are 78 miles of drives shaded by live oaks, hickory, sweet gum and pine trees. Beautiful drives!

2RT at Wakulla Springs State Park

January 3, 2020

This area is great for viewing wildlife. A natural spring that forms the Wakulla River that continues to flow into the Gulf of Mexico. The boat trip provides the opportunity to see alligators, manatees and large variety of birds.

2RT in Florida

December 2-19, 2019

So much to see and do along the Gulf Coast in central Florida. Recereation, arts, food, shopping, performances and Santa!

2RT in Gulf Shores

November 17-30, 2019

Gulf State Park has miles of paved bike trails, some of the best we have been on. Pensacola is an easy drive, see the Naval Air Station Museum and hope for a glimpse of the Blue Angels. And no trip along I-10 is complete without a stop at Buc-ee's. Seriously!

2RT in New Orleans Garden District 11/16/19

We loved touring this National Historic area using the Atlantis Audio Tours app. This area was developed in the mid 1800's and is well preserved. The architecture is beautiful.

2RT in the French Quarter, NOLA

November 13, 2019

This area is what most people think of when you say New Orleans. It was in the low 30's but we did a 2 hour private guided walking tour. So much to see and hear. We loved the live music all over the city. And you have to see the New Orleans Jazz National Park. It is in the French Quarter and the park ranger participates in the daily live performances.

2RT in Tugaloo State Park, Toccoa Falls and Tallulah Falls

November 8-9, 2019

Breathtaking views of valleys and waterfalls. Cute little towns along the way. Tallulah Gorge State Park has many hikes and there are scheduled water releases during the summer and early fall.

2RT at Sesquicentennial

State Park

November 5-6, 2019

Nice state park, scout out your spot with your car before taking your class A through the tight uneven turns. Great bike trails. A few lessons that we learned: check sunset time before beginning your ride, mountain bike trails are for experienced mountain bike riders and always wear a helmet.

2RT in Charleston, SC

November 4, 2019

The history and architecture in Charleston are beautiful. Carriage tours take you on a slow journey through time.

2RT in Beaufort, SC

November 2, 2019

Named one of the best places to visit in the fall. The antebellum mansions along the live oak lined streets create a peaceful feeling as you stroll. Find a seafood restaurant along the water to top off your visit.

2RT In Hilton Head, SC

November 1, 2019

A beautiful beach and a town with tree lined streets, shops and many seafood restaurants.

2RT in Savannah, Georgia

October 31, 2019

Live oak trees, cobblestone squares, antebellum architecture and horse drawn carriages. There are a variety of guided walking tours available and they can cover topics from the Civil War to pop culture. Slow down and enjoy the time in this southern town.

2RT in Atlanta, GA

October 23-30, 2019

We came for some special friends' wedding and family time. We stayed to see the culture, charm and history that Atlanta has to offer. Biking through Piedmont park and along the Beltline are highly recommended.

2RT Marion, IL to Nashville, TN

October 20-21, 2019

Our travel days are not usually very long and are not destination based, but mileage based. We were pleased to see that we would be stopping in the Nashville area. Friends traveling to Atlanta were stopping for the night as well. We had a great time touring Music City at night by bus. This city is more than the home to country music. You can hear every genre at any time throughout the day at hundreds of venues in the city.