It was only three weeks ago that we arrived at our Grand Traverse Resort condo as we moved to Traverse City. And now, it was time to leave it. So we bid adieu to the golf course that had been our home, and what a “so long” it was. My Garmin fitness tracker records 100 flights of stairs – that was some serious ups and downs getting those boxes loaded and unload. Some things I will miss about our first Up North home:

  • The “plink” of the golf balls as they left the tees
  • East Bay sunsets
  • Being within walking distance of two beaches
  • Early morning walks around the abandoned Tom’s and K-Mart across the street (hey, it was quiet)
  • Close proximity to trails like Yuba Creek and Sand Lakes

But now we are in NOBO – North Boardman Lake District –  a term I dislike (trendy acronyms are not my thing, IMHO (that’s irony right there, people ). What I like about this area (after only one day):

  • Close access to the TART 
  • Walking distance to three breweries
  • Central location
  • Library is just two blocks away

Our first meal at the condo was takeaway from Red Mesa Grill. No offense, but we stepped up our first meal game and went to The Filling Station, just a block from the new digs. The 1927 train depot had many roles after the heyday of train travel was completed, but now it’s a great spot to get pizza, and an even more greater (sorry English teachers) spot to grab a few beers. Both of the ones I ordered – the Great American Wheat and the Walla Walla IPA – were fantastic, and Andrea loved the Calais Biere de Garde. See, fans of German style and Belgian styles can still get along.

In the morning, I took a walk by the station for a nice shot of it in the morning light:

The Filling Station