We left at 8.45 am today. Hydrophilic ( means a chemical attracted to water, owner is a chemist )
Came along with us also , so we could do the locks together. The waterways here remind us of our trip through the Canal du Midi in France. You could almost be in France , for sure ! Just beautiful.
Going at 8 mph,we had time to see the places and wildlife .We saw two white swans and two baby cygnets and then as we approached the first lock, we saw a magnificent bald eagle soaring in the blue skies. Turtles were sunning themselves on the rocks. The lock keeper didn't turn up til 10.30 am even though first opening is usually 10 am. Seems the locks are understaffed right now and this proved to be a problem as we continued through the next five locks. In fact with some of the locks ,the two guys were manning the second lock and went by bicycle to the third lock.
It was a bit frustrating to say the least, and made for a long day.
But the lock keepers were very friendly and for Mark and Carol it was still a great experience.
Arrived in Campbelllford at 3 pm.and tied up at the west side by the Old Mill Park.Very nice.On the East side side a large tourist boat was parked called the Kawartha Voyageur.They take up the whole lock space so we will make sure we get in front of that boat tomorrow!!
We checked out Capers, the restaurant of choice here and made a booking for the evening.
Also stopped in the the B and C Variety store for icecream and Cuban cigars! Graeme and Mark plan to smoke one out on the back deck tomorrow evening !
Mark,Carol and I then headed of for the Chocolate shop on the east side of town and the Dooher's bakery.
As we approached the Chocolate shop up the hill we were greeted with the distinct strong aroma of chocolate .The factory , next to the outlet chocolate shop was ironically not the same chocolate manufacturer.
Th outlet store sold chocolate made in Chicago! Still this didn't deter Mark who loves all things sweet and we came away with several goodies!
I then picked up some groceries on the way back to the boat. This town has all things very close by, which is an attraction when you are boating.
At 6.30 pm a local country and western singer started a concert in the park right beside us.
Everyone was out with their folding chairs and we got to enjoy hearing it from the boat.
Headed off to Capers for dinner. Mark and Graeme had two of the specials which they declared were delicious and Carol and Erica had fish and chips The batter was made with a local Pilsner beer.Also very good.
Early to bed after a hot shower .
Over and out,
Crew Lady Erica.
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