July 12 - On the Rideau Canal
We left downtown Kingston on Monday (I think), and today is Friday (I think). Internet and cell phone access is a little thin, but today is a slow day and I'll try to get a post to upload. We traveled the first day to Upper Brewers lock. A very quiet spot.
The second day we took a cruise to Cranberry Lake and Dog Lake. We followed our Navionics charts through the islands and around the rocks. The water levels are up a little and we only need two feet. So we're pretty confident - sort of.
And we had to stop the boat on Dog Lake and jump in. The water was great (not like the St. Lawrence River). And to show we are experienced boaters, we have learned that if you don't want to have the boat float away it is good to attach a rope to it. Patti is demonstrating the proper technique.
The next lock was Davis' Lock. All of these locks are in the woods, which means no ice cream. But we met four adventuresome people traveling the canal with two small canoes, a lot of stuff, and three hyperactive dogs. They plan to paddle the entire length in a week and one couple look older than we are. That's what sleeping on the ground will do to you. More power to them.
We are currently at the lower side of the Chaffey's Mill lock. And there is ice cream at the old Opinicon Hotel.
This lock is where we were 13 years ago (in 2006) when Patti got a phone call from her old employer offering a promotion when we returned. An historic location.
The second day we took a cruise to Cranberry Lake and Dog Lake. We followed our Navionics charts through the islands and around the rocks. The water levels are up a little and we only need two feet. So we're pretty confident - sort of.
This house boat is sitting precariously under a pine tree. Based on the condition of the houseboat, the owner may have put it there on purpose.
And we had to stop the boat on Dog Lake and jump in. The water was great (not like the St. Lawrence River). And to show we are experienced boaters, we have learned that if you don't want to have the boat float away it is good to attach a rope to it. Patti is demonstrating the proper technique.
The next lock was Davis' Lock. All of these locks are in the woods, which means no ice cream. But we met four adventuresome people traveling the canal with two small canoes, a lot of stuff, and three hyperactive dogs. They plan to paddle the entire length in a week and one couple look older than we are. That's what sleeping on the ground will do to you. More power to them.
We are currently at the lower side of the Chaffey's Mill lock. And there is ice cream at the old Opinicon Hotel.
This lock is where we were 13 years ago (in 2006) when Patti got a phone call from her old employer offering a promotion when we returned. An historic location.
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