Journal Entries

 At 4:30pm we arrived at our campsite, site 16-11

Today’s paddle was about 19.5 kms including over 1.5 kms portages total.

We were tired but the campsite is lovely and after supper and cleaning up we’re looking forward to a good rest!

 Starting the portage feeling rather jaunty. I also carried paddles and the guitar.

I didn’t last longer than 150 metres with these 2 bags. By the end of the portage @toesalad was carrying both these bags, they were approx. 18-20 lbs each, plus the canoe.

I ended the portage with the duffle bag, paddles and guitar.

A muddy put-in.

This is the longest portage of the day and one of the 3 longest of the trip.

We were so grateful that where we exited the portage, 830 metres later, was a beautiful slab rock beach where we could enjoy a much needed swim, break and snack after our haul.

 Looking sporty on one of the easier portages.

@toesalad portages the canoe. One of these days I’ll try but not today.

Second portage. Some of these portage put-ins are very lovely. Others are not and are boggy & buggy. Especially areas around beaver dams.

Leaving campsite 30-08 at 9am. Loading gear on the rocks.

7:30 sunset. Brushing teeth, hanging food bags and going to bed. A warm night, maybe 20C

5km total day, started at 3:30pm.

1 portage.

Lovely campsite and looking forward to tomorrow’s full day of paddling.

 Some thunder rumbling from this direction but nothing near us.

Another hot summer day.

I’m in heaven at this site. I’ve always wanted campsites like this. I didn’t realize you had to canoe to get to them!

Seriously, for years I’ve wanted to camp at sites like this but you just can’t find them car camping or backpacking. We are the only people here. The scenery is amazing, the only neighbors are the loons.

Site 30-08 on Lac Grand.