Algonquin, Aug 27, Thursday

Aug 27

If we were early risers, we probably would have seen a moose or two.

Instead we saw the remains of mist swirling on the lake...which is also impressive, and very calming.

Waiting for breakfast and sunning at the same time.

We had our shortest portage this day. Nathan did NOT enjoy carrying two paddles for the whole thing, and Matthew did NOT enjoy walking it instead of getting a ride, and Melanie did NOT enjoy having to wait to get to the other side for lunch and a drink. But we all made it, none-the-less.

Paddling across Big Porcupine Lake was uneventful, and almost boring this time, since there was no wind, and no huge scary waves to keep my heart thumping. There were a lot of people to pass through in the narrowest part of the lake though--so that was entertaining for the kids at least.

When we got to the furthest campsite, it was full (two seconds too slow!), so we turned back to get one of the empty ones we'd passed. Some canoeists warned us that 8 out of 8 were full for the night on Big Porcupine...so we quickly took the next vacant site which was just around the corner. After looking at the map, I noticed that there are 16 sites on the lake...so those people were a little misinformed.







I guess I should wash their teddies this week. Melanie's, especially, becomes rather obviously dirty quite quickly.

There was a gorgeous red in the sky when the sun was setting...but unfortunately by the time I got the camera out and myself perched in what I thought would be a good spot...it wasn't nearly as colorful. But this picture still makes me want to go back out there!

So tranquil and beautiful!!