So today our last lock which is just 5 mins away from our Marina.
Another beautiful sunny day. The weather has been truly amazing.
Only one afternoon rainstorm since we left Trenton the start of the Trent Severnwaterway system back on 14 th June.
Today is Carols birthday , 25 th June and tomorrow i, 26 th June is our grandson Sebbastian's first birthday. After breakfast we headed over to the lock. A couple of university students having their first day on lock duty were being taught how to work the system , as we went through. High fives for Mark and Erica the lock team assisting Graeme as we passé thorough . A job well done and no banging or damage on the boat through this whole two week process! We made a great team including Carol who held pins and make great sandwich lunches.
The buoys colors were reversed as we left the lock through a very narrow area, which was a bit confusing as it went back again to being green on port ( left) and red on starboard ( right ) shortly afterwards. Perhaps the guy placing them didn't know his green from his red!
Anyway quick thinking Graeme sorted it out and we were soon speeding across the Midland Bay to Bay Port Marina in Midland. Fueled up there and pumped out.
Got to say we have never gone this long two full weeks, without re fueling up ! The lovely girls came on board and did both jobs.We do love this Canadian rule where we have to get off the boat and they do the work!
Bay Port is one of 5 marinas under the Parkbrdge Group.They're a slick operation.We were welcomed with a bag of goodies and keys to the swimming pool.
Wifi is easy here.That has always been our challenge .Although most marinas say oh yes we have wifi.when you ask if it's working , usually the answer has been well yes but not well today or we are waiting for Bell to come and fix it!
After docking, Graeme and Erica went off with Nick from Discount Rentals to organize the rental car .Our favorite company Enterprise are not open on weekends here ! We got a nice little Hyndai Accent in a bright metallic blue color.
That done ,we all had lunch and then Graeme and Mark geared up to wash and clean the boat from top to bottom.Lady Erica needed it for sure! Caro and Erica went off to do some birthday shopping.
Lovely Main Street in town which ran uphill from the waters edge.We found the one good clothing boutique called Blue Cashmere. Carol got some lovely black and white checkled pants and I bought a cotton blue/green cardigan there.Eriica also got a couple of baby clothing items from a lovely store called Little Monkey Treehouse.
Couldn't resist stopping in at the Georgian Bakery .We needed to try the butter tarts that are a favorite in the area and also found some small Tourtière pies , a speciality in Canada usually eaten on Christmas Eve.
Back to the boat which looked fresh and gleaming .We changed out the muddy fender covers for some brand new ones Graeme had ordered last year. All looking good now!
It was hot around 90f / 30 c degrees so off to cool down in the Marina a swimming pool, followed by afternoon tea of the butter tarts.This life is so toug!!!
Drinks around 6 pm then off to dinner at Explorers Cafe ,highly recommended by the guy on the boat next door to us. It was a great place very interesting food.We finished off with pecan pie andcarrot cake for dessert. Both were delicious. The owner of the restaurant is a keen explorer and works with Zodiacs on the ice in the arctic region part of the year according to the waitress.
A stroll down at the town docks afterwards and the back home to Lady Erica .A lovely day again.
We have been so blessed on this journey so far.
Over and out,
Lady Erica crew.
Graeme and Erica
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