Since we left for the Soo on Friday morning, Traverse City has been transformed!
The traffic is back with a vengeance.
Touristy families are strolling up and down Front Street - cute babies in ball caps and sturdy little ones striding to keep up. There's dining on the sidewalk, and people ambling with cups of ice cream. Folks are walking around in shorts, tank tops and sandals - most of them looking very winter-white!
The weather was perfect this afternoon - warm and breezy - at times a little too breezy!
The marina is practically full for the summer season. Boats were lined up to launch, and there were only a couple of parking places left for trucks with boat trailers.
The bay is a beautiful blue, and the power boats are definitely out there - rooster tails galore - and even one or two jet skis. The State of Michigan has returned to its mooring at the Maritime Academy after its training cruise.
People are sitting on the beach, and the beach volleyball courts are all in use. Summer won't officially arrive for another three weeks, but it's here no matter what.
Summer is here.
