• Terry And Randy ClarkeTrekking to NewfoundlandTraveler
    Before 7 and Randy is already onboard checking to ensure Hogsbreath is ready for haulout.
    Before 7 and Randy is already onboard checking to ensure Hogsbreath is ready for haulout.8 sharp the crew had her on the travel lift. Check out that beautiful sky.These guys know what they are doing.This spot is temporary. They will move her to the back of the building later.There is a one way swing bridge to get off the island. Waiting our turn.We go under way more often than we've gone overIts a beautiful old bridgeCars waiting to go on the island.Gorgeous drive to Espanola1Can't imagine how they carved out these roads.The Spanish River Dam outside Espanola. We were told there is good pickeral fishing here.Our stop for lunch and a walk. Nice community center and sportsplex.Across from our lunch stop. The colour was beautiful.Just above Algonquin Park. Hoping to see moose but no luck.StunningAnother rest stop. This one on the Ottawa River.Lemure Beach in Deeo River, our stop for the night.Deep River has some nice walking trails. Felt like we were on the west coast.Deep Rivers beautiful waterfront

    Day One: Little Current to Deep River

    Aug 21–22 in Canada ☀️ 16 °C

    Our day started very early for us. The alarm was set for 7 but we were both awake by 6. Beautiful sunrise over Goat Island and the sandhill cranes were very active. The boat was parked in the haul out slip and the great group at Boyles Marine had her out of the water and in the building before 9. I can't say enough good things about these guys. I walked over to the municipal building, where Roy Eaton hosts the Cruiser's Net every morning in July and August, to say a quick goodbye. Seeing Roy and Margaret is always a highlight of our summers in the North Channel. Randy put the parachutes on and I wiped the oil off our waterline. A very ignorant boater discharged a large amount of oil from his bilges earlier in the week. I'm happy to say this behavior is not the norm and it's quite upsetting when someone disrespects our beautiful waterways. We were on the road by 10:30. Our goal was to drive until we didn’t feel like driving anymore. We are using iOverlanding to find places to park and services for the van. We also need to stop and go for a walk often to accommodate Randy's blood clot. The drive was absolutely beautiful, especially the portion from Little Current to Espanola. We made good time and stopped for a break in a small town just past Sudbury, Wahnapatae. We took a walk and had a light lunch. We stopped again in West Nipissing and later at a rest stop outside of Head Clara and Maria. Yes all three make up the name. We were just above Algonquin Park for part of the drive and the scenery was beautiful. The bugs were plentiful so photos out the windows weren’t always an option. We decided to stop for the day in Deep River at a park by Lamure Beach. What a great decision. We chatted with a lifeguard who said it was fine to spend the night. She pointed out the washrooms were open all night. We took a walk through town and along the waterfront. The town is on the Ottawa River. Beautiful town and very friendly people. Early night as we will be back on the road to Ottawa tomorrow morning.Read more