Grand Haven - HOME! - September 4

The final voyage! We cruised 15 miles on calm Lake Michigan to our home port of Grand Haven. As we approached the lighthouse we were greeted by friends and family cheering, waving balloons and holding a large "Welcome Home Pura Vida" sign. At 4:02pm, Friday, September 4, 2015 we paused as we crossed our wake between the pier heads to remove the White Looper flag and hoist the Gold Looper flag. Wowdywowwow! 

We proceeded through the channel and took a slip at the Grand Haven Municipal Marina where we were welcomed by more friends. Throughout the evening many more friends arrived via boat, dinghy and car to congratulate us! Also in honor of our arrival, the city of Grand Haven put on a musical fountain show at sunset which we were to exhausted to stay up and watch. (Sorry)

Saturday morning we cruised back to Keenan Marina our home marina in Spring Lake where we were greeted by many of our dock mates with balloons, champagne and cheers! 

It is with mixed emotions that we write this final blog. While it's good to be home safe and sound, it also marks the end of our Grand Adventure. We thank our Lord for 368 days and 6300 miles of safe seas, good health, great weather and many new friends.

To our faithful blog followers: Thanks for riding along. It was way too great of an adventure to keep to ourselves! 

PURA VIDA!

Steve & Sheli

Out!

 Wow! What a welcome!

 Changing of the flags.

 We did it!

 

 Our escort.

 Happy homecoming! 

 Pura Vida!

 Celebrating at Keenan.