After a brief trip to the drug store to return something
from yesterday’s purchase, we headed toward the lock, just making it in time,
since another boat was already tied up.
The owner of this small Bayliner-style boat said his boat burns 11
gallons per hour. YIKES! Compared to our 2 gallons per hour, that is a
travesty. After a second lock, we
entered Big Rideau Lake and headed for Colonel By Island. Because it was Sunday, there were lots of
boats.
Many were on mooring balls and
the others anchored or tied to the three docks on the island. It is a beautiful setting.
The water is clear, clear, clear. Old tennis courts and a club house, now run
down, are present on the island. At one
time, bands would play here. It is
reported that Paul Anka was a guest here.
New docks and bathrooms make this a great destination. There is a walking trail around the island (2
miles). Ron, led by Duke and his nose,
followed the entire trail. We met
another Springer Spaniel, Molly, on the boat next to us.
She and Duke did not hit it off…apparently
Molly has another boyfriend. Molly did
not like to swim so her owner donned is life jacket, put Molly on his shoulder
and went for a swim. Although Molly
tolerated it, I don’t think she was having a great time.
One
boat here had all sorts of toys for the kids and adults: kayaks, snorkel gear, and even a remote
control float plane.
By evening, most of
the boats had departed. Those boaters
appeared to be families with children.
Three of the remaining boats were French Canadians, Francophones (French
speaking) with the exception of the boat behind us. One of the French Canadian
boaters was the same one we met in Merrickville and again in Smiths Falls.
Nights here are short because of the summer solstice and the
location (45th parallel). It
remains light until 10pm and the sunrise is 5am. With the hatch above our heads as we sleep, I
have always been awakened at first light.
My solution this year has been fabulous.
I have a sleeping mask that keeps the light out and allows me to sleep
as late as I want. That said, Ron is the
morning dog feeder and dog walker, usually around 7 am. Thank you Ron!
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