No more locks! \u00a0We have completed the Trent Severn Waterway. As we passed through Big Chute today on the marine railway it was a cathartic moment. \u00a0One more lock on this journey that both of us have thought about over the years. \u00a0We wondered why we never did it before even in the 20ftr’s. \u00a0It would have been so much easier back then or would it? \u00a0With expectations of what Georgian Bay would bring and reminiscing about the last 10 days we made it through the last few km to Port Severn. \u00a0Every lock has a personality all to its own. \u00a0This one is small in size but not depth. \u00a0 Once again as we passed other boats going downbound \u00a0and entering their first lock, us our last, it was still such a thrill. \u00a0Can’t wait to do this waterway again.<\/p>\n
Entering Georgian Bay was through a narrow channel through open waters. \u00a0Weaving and winding all over \u00a0the place through those never forgiving red and green markers or buoys that have been our road map from the very start. \u00a0Scott never missing a beat and going between them km after km. \u00a0It is still beautiful here no matter which way you look on these open waters.<\/p>\n
Our journey from here on is mainly marinas and open water on the lakes. \u00a0Today we will be holding up in a childhood vacation spot for my family and I. \u00a0We saw the old spot with memories of dad building the added room. \u00a0The shed is still there. \u00a0Hearing the names of islands and places that I visited and passing along those memories to Aiden. \u00a0I’m pretty sure he was bored. \u00a0Honey Harbour isn’t the same but neither am I. \u00a0The water is at least 4 ft lower, the old docks replace by larger, newer ones, the boats seem larger but on the good side the grocery and ice cream store is still the same. \u00a0No where else can you find ice cream, fishing worms, a deli counter, gravol and crazy glue in one spot.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow we are headed out on the open waters to Tobermory. \u00a0Weather is not looking good for at least 2 days after that when we are headed down Lake Huron. \u00a0We may be held up for a couple days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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