We arrived in Kenosha for a one-week stay. (Daily rates are discounted if you stay for a week or more at a marina—always looking for a good deal). Part of the reason for crossing the lake to Kenosha was to attend a celebration of life for Tim’s Aunt (his Mom’s sister). Many of the Lanser clan attended the service and gathering afterwards at his Uncle’s house. Due to the pandemic, the Lanser clan hasn’t had our usual holiday gatherings. So this day was extra special to see so many of the Lanser relatives and reconnect.
On our last day in Kenosha, we had dinner with Tim’s Uncle at a restaurant called Wine Knot. During our dinner he shared some life stories of his life with Tim’s Aunt and their musical accomplishments together as a couple and their sailing adventures. She was an accomplished pianist/organist, voted “teacher of the year” in Kenosha school system, and most of all a person who was always there to help where help was needed.
One thing I find very interesting is our boat gets a lot of attention when we are docked. We must have given 3-4 tours of our boat to people who are intrigued by our Nordic Tug. We should get paid by Nordic Tug for all the advertising we do for this brand of boat.
The BOAT and the dingy to go get ice (and exercise) in
We as Americans are very accustomed to having a car at our disposal for every errand or trip we desire. Not having a car available to explore or get supplies has made us be more creative in the way we go about life on land. In Kenosha we rode the electric trolley, rode the public transit (bus) to Meijer (I will miss Meijer in our journey south) and walked many miles each day to see what Kenosha had to offer. We found some excellent food at the Farmers Market right near the Marina, and at the Wine Knot restaurant (get the Meatloaf!). The Civil War Museum was also worth the visit, very well done.
(Michigan has better sand)
Tim & Martha's trip around the Great Loop 