Another "harsh day". Both times, the paddling in between portages was really minimal--we could have done them in under five minutes...but you should enjoy being on the water for at least as long as it takes to load up the canoe, right?
This was the longest portage...and the most tiring. It was kinda hot, but we were in the shade the whole way, so it was still very tolerable. We tried to get Nathan to carry two paddles instead of just the obligatory 1--that only lasted for about 100 meters. I didn't even try get Melanie to carry one--she's lethal with something that big and long!!
We picked up the first campsite we came across this time...but mostly because it was guaranteed to be the sunniest! After setting up the tent in one spot, I decided it was too rocky, and moved it farther away. I don't like it being too far--need to be able to hear the kids if they're in there on their own! But I could still see a small corner of it where we ended up nestling it in a soft bed of pine needles. Ahh....almost made me not notice my hips burning from pain during the middle of the night. ;)
Another of Phil's gross bugs. This one had huge antenna, and also had the disgusting habit of landing on me--which it did three times! I did the mature thing and swiped it away calmly--wouldn't want the kids panicking just like Mommy did when the bug landed on her!
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I think it is quite legit to panic from time to time. The kids need to learn how to deal with panickers sometime ;)
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