Lake Michigan

One cannot take a boat across Lake Michigan from Michigan to Canada. One can, however, take a boat to Wisconsin. I settled on just going to the beach.

A Lake Michigan beach has sand and waves and nice non-salty water. Ellie and I headed out there after we rolled out of bed this morning. We sped along, singing along to Christina the Guerilla. Check out this movie I made about Ellie’s amazing car.

The Midwestern beach population is a sight to be seen. Lots of deep golden tans, blond toddlers and bikinis—and not a single hairy back or speedo. Wow.




The Midwest is known for its friendly yet conservative people. Honking is forbidden and stranger will chat you up on the street…

Yet I’ve been honked at a few times here when I am slow through intersections.

And, while taking a photo of this building, a stranger decided to share with me that he hates the paint job. I was shocked. I am not at all accustomed to strangers talking at me on the street. The first thought through my head is whether this person is a creep.

I wonder how Midwesterners filter creeps.

Some more Grand Rapids pics…



Also, not all rock climbing hope must be lost here. I visited a decent climbing gym this afternoon. It was small but not bad.

Tomorrow I head for Toronto. Its been a blast hanging out with darling Ellie here in GR.