Sunday June 23, 2013 ---- Day 22 --- 2nd day on anchor in Murray Bay

Once again the day started out cloudy, but Doug and Garry set off in the dinghy for Munising to get fuel for the dinghies.  No sooner had they left than it started to sprinkle and before they were through it was raining hard.  Garry had rain gear with him, but Doug broke Rule #7 (be prepared for anything) and came back soaked!  The rain had stopped by the time they got back (of course) -- mission accomplished.

Weather radar looked clear, so we set out in the dinghies for a close-up look at the Pictured Rocks.  We came out of the bay around the "thumb" of Grand Island past the "spooky old lighthouse".

We think it's haunted ---- what do you think?

There was a brisk wind, so we were all bundled up for the trip across the bay.  Definitely a fashion statement here!

We ran across this double waterfall just before the "Miner's Castle" which marks the beginning of the Pictured Rocks as we approach from the west. 



Doug and Jan leading with "Miner's Castle " in the background.

                               

"Miner's Castle"



Captain Garry with Miner's Castle behind.

 Around the point from the Miner was a beautiful sand beach.  As we rounded the point, in the lee of therocks, it was sunny and warm.  We pulled up to the beach for lunch.  Although the sand was beautiful, the water was COLD! There were a few brave souls in the water ---- definitely NOT us Lake Erie whimps! 



Admiral Jacque with the beach in the background.





 



Waterfall at the end of the beach



From there we cruised the Pictured Rocks "up close and personal"!  Photos can't really do them justice, but enjoy the view.



Time to head back to the anchorage!



Day Dreams and Waterford at rest.

 


Beautiful sunset sky.

Just another day in Paradise!


I know I'm really behind --- wifi has been hard to come by, but will get you all up to date over the next couple of days.  Thnaks for following our adventure!