Charlevoix
We anchored in north end of the very
big Lake Charlevoix just beyond the town harbour & marina. We
dinghied into the town and found a very picturesque, neat & tidy
village and walked to view some of the very cute Earl A. Young stone
(mushroom) houses. The town has gained fame because of these unique
houses he built. He attended the University of Michigan School of
Architecture where (not surprisingly) he disagreed with the
conservative, classical curriculum and left after only one year. He
became a real estate developer, developing his own housing areas and
building the stone houses. There are about 29 of these houses. As it
turned out the weather has caused us to come in from anchorage to the
marina and we may be here for another 2 days. However if we had to be
stuck in a town this is a good one because we have been able (between
showers) to walk to see most of the 'mushroom houses'. The gardens &
lawns once again are lovely and the other 'normal' houses are
colonial style and delightful as well.
We were forced to shelter in a brewery
(pub) for the afternoon to avoid the thunder storms with friends of
Ted & Sues - another 'Kadey Krogan' owner. He has invited us to
spend a few days with him at his home further south – if the
weather allows us.
Charlevoix is at the northern end of
Lake Michigan on the eastern shore. The choice was made to travel
down the eastern side hopping from one small harbour or lake to avoid
bad weather if westerlies are about. Most places are only about 20 –
30 miles apart. You can travel on the more sheltered western side but
the distances are greater or you can cross from west to east; a
distance of about 60 miles at the narrowest part. It all depends on
the weather. We consider new options and alternatives each day.
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