Day 176 @ Grafton Harbor Marina, Grafton, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

9/21/19 We came back just for Mom! We wanted to surprise her and we accomplished that!!! Nick was on an early morning flight from Detroit to Chicago Midway and I picked him up at the airport. We had a great time just relaxing and telling Mom stories about our epic boat trip. She enjoyed talking… Continue reading Day 176 @ Grafton Harbor Marina, Grafton, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

Day 174 @ Grafton Harbor Marina, Grafton, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

9/19/19 It was so nice to wake up on our own time instead of “moving the boat” day. I made pancakes for breakfast and then we did a lot of work on the boat. Domestic boat day. Once we took a break from our work we discovered an adorable marina. They like to claim they… Continue reading Day 174 @ Grafton Harbor Marina, Grafton, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

Day 173 @ Grafton Harbor Marina, Grafton, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

9/18/19 Well this was the longest distance we’ve traveled in one day. But it wasn’t that bad! And we had spectacular weather! Got up at 6:30 to shove off early. The morning sun on our friends boats looked so cool. I snapped these photos and posted them on the Looper FB page. Shortly after I… Continue reading Day 173 @ Grafton Harbor Marina, Grafton, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

Day 172 @ National Sales Marina, Peoria, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip

9/17/19 Good morning cute little Ottawa! We’d love to stay but we must move on. There are just so many Loopers and so little time! We approached the Starved Rock Lock and got in right away – no waiting so I didn’t even get many photos! This is the smallest boat we’ve seen on the… Continue reading Day 172 @ National Sales Marina, Peoria, Illinois – The Great Loop Boat Trip