July 11, 2012

We have now traveled 890 miles and “locked through” 72 locks. 

I am profoundly sad and droopy today.  Betsy and the cherubs left at 7:00 AM for home.  Betsy called about 1:15 PM to say they were home safe and sound.  It was wonderful to share this experience with them.  It’s too quiet here!  I’ve been missing them all day. :(   I also received a phone call that an old friend passed away a few days ago which adds to my sadness.  Rest in peace, Olga.  

We are now through the Rideau Canal and on Lake Ontario heading for the Trent-Severn  Waterway  portion of this adventure.

Ken and Kim Morrison, who have a cottage near Napanee on Lake Ontario, offered us the use of their mooring overnight and invited us to dinner.  We’d never met them.  How very thoughtful.  Their cottage is beautiful and sets high from the water and you feel like you’re in the trees.  They’re a lovely couple who would like to start the Loop next year.  Dinner was delicious and the company delightful.  What a treat to enjoy vanilla ice cream topped with their own homemade maple syrup for dessert.  We also enjoyed  one of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve seen this entire trip.  Thank you so much, Ken and Kim!

Locking through the  Kingston Lock, the last lock on the Rideau Canal

Time to go home, we're sad to say...

We love you...thanks for sharing our adventures for a few days

Betsy's Big Bessie loaded up and ready to roll

Kingston, Ontario

Our new friends Kim and Ken Morrison who live on Lake Ontario near Napanee

Beautiful sunset over Lake Ontario