Tuesday, July 8, 2008






























The first photo is the patio at Frazier's Trenton Marina where we all gathered to socialize. The next photo is the flower garden in the park at Frazier's. The third photo is the bridge just up stream from the marina. The fourth photo is one on the locks on the Trent Severn Waterway. The fifth photo is Blue Max, Southern Comfort and Sunshine in a lock together. We have run together the past couple of days. We just fit into the locks.
On Sunday, July 6, we left Picton, ON and ran to Trenton which is where we begin the Trent Severn Waterway. This is said to be one of the prettiest parts of the Loop. We stayed at Frazier's Marina right at the mouth of the Trent River. The couple who run the marina, Craig and Sandy, are very pleasant and fun to visit with. They loaned me a bike so I could ride out to a WalMart to get fishing tackle for Shelly. Then Sandy drove us to a store so Shelly could get a liscense. Their ice cream at the marina is good too! We were glad to find Our Way at the marina. We have not seen them since back in NJ. We and several other loopers visited with Craig and Sandy on the patio at the marina until after dark and Muriel still had to fix dinner.


Yesterday, Monday, we left Trenton, ON about mid-morning and started our cruise up the Trent Severn Waterway to the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron. It was one of the hottest days of travel so far and we ran 12 locks and made only 29 nautical miles. We did not arrive in Campbellford until after 6:00pm. There were six looper boats running along somewhat together. The locks will only hold 3 of us at a time without rafting together so three of the boats were about 30 minutes ahead of us. All except Our Way decided to stop at Campbellford and spend a day resting and visiting the town.
Today, Tuesday, was another beautiful day in paradise. Muriel and I borrowed Southern Comfort's bikes and rode back to the last lock we passed on the way here so we could walk across a foot traffic suspension bridge. The view of the falls and the river below was well worth the ride. Shelly and Peggy went shopping while Guy worked on his computer. The Bakery here is the best! We have been there twice and Muriel and some other loopers went to the local chocolate factory. The chocolate is delicious and too cheap.
We are not calling very much because cell phone time costs us $.99 per minute while we are in Canada.
Bud

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Gang,
Wow you guys are really into it now.
I had been thinking the Trent-Severn would be the best part of the trip ever since we started to plan it!
Bud, How is Muriels leg doing? Sure hope its healing well. Shelly, Have you caught any fish yet?
Don't blame ya-ll for not using the phone, you'll need the $ for fuel!
Take care of yourselves, have fun.
Love ya,
Ron & Connie

Anonymous said...

Hi there!
We are in Kingston--Sunday, July 13, and starting Trent Severn Tuesday. Prime Tiem & Phantom of the Opera are with us. Louis finally got a haircut--he looks sooo good! He paid this morning for fuel $6.07 at Kingston Marina--what's it like where you are? Any special places you don't want us to miss? Miss you!
Diane & Louis
www.bellalunalog.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

missing you all and looking forward to when you are out of canada and can post more updates!
Cheers
Anne
oh, i think you need to travel around here as the bakeries are quite good here too!

Anonymous said...

Hello Bud, Muriel and Shelly,at last,
I finally found your blog and it is great.
C'est La Vie and Reverie are back at Tahiti Beach again, waiting for tomorrow nights Full Moon Party at Cracker P's, Bahamas.
The Reverie will begin the week long trek back to FL beginning Saturday, the 19th
Keep up the good blog.
Rick and Cindy