Welp, we lost our sea legs today.
Our vehicle and camper were stowed in the underbelly of the S.S. Badger ferry while we cut across Lake Michigan from Manitowac, WI to Ludington, MI. The ferry ride was 4 hours in total (including an hour time change). We were excited about avoiding traffic in Chicago, as well as the boy’s enjoyment with the ride itself.
Must’ve been rough waters on this particular day. We were settled at a table and chairs with a wall of windows (several open) in view of the railing and waters beyond. What started out as a pleasant little sunny excursion quickly became comparable to a scene from Bridesmaids. (Be forewarned, Steph)
The excessive rocking had the lady behind us taking focused deep breaths and eventually a head on the table. A teenage boy finally doubled over the railing out the window to our left. Our two had been giddy about the onboard popcorn and pushed it away quickly while turning pale-faced, then green. Finn lost his lunch, and it was clear that Henry would soon follow. Suddenly a gentleman was running along the railing to our right and realized he wouldn’t make it and he, too curled over the railing. Unfortunately for us, as I mentioned, several of the windows were open. And the wind was fierce.
When Henry then got sick as well, we started to hear the woman behind us moaning, her head still on the table.
Within a short time the cleanup crew appeared to our left with gloves and mops in attempt to clean the deck where they heard word the teenager may have left a mess. Matt and I, each with a seasick child in our lap, watched wide-eyed as the younger worker started gagging as he cleaned. He kept his head down, taking slow deep breaths as he continued the mop left and right. As he made his way toward the front of the boat to our right he started to look up and did a double take at the windows (those that were still closed). “Dan…. Dan!! It’s sprayed across the whole boat!” By now Matt and I cannot withhold an inappropriate outburst of laughter.
Our boys have now fallen asleep in our laps, spent from exertion. As the crew members begin to squeegee the windows from top to bottom, the lady’s partner behind us finally returns and plops down next to her with his beer. He glances over at her with a side-eye and says “You’re the one who refused the Hawaii trip.” 😳
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Oh my goodness, this one made me laugh out loud, just the thought of what took place. Sounds like a boat load of fun, for sure. I’ve had similar experiences in boats and planes but not to that extent.
Really enjoying your blog Sally. ♥️♥️
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