Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The one-day (two-day) canoe trip

Nine of us set off at 10am on a sunny Saturday morning from Burritts Rapids Ontario. We had a great two day canoeing trip planned with lunch at a mid way pub, camping at a camp ground in Manotik Ontario and then a few hours of canoeing on Sunday to downtown Ottawa.

You gotta love Canadian weather.

We ended up at a beach 3.5 hours into the trip. The sun turned to billowy dark clouds. Where a warm summer breeze should have been there was a harsh wind in our face. Instead of flowing along a lazy river with the current we were battling against the flow of water. It was a hard 3.5 hours. Although it was fun, we decided to head back after lunch at a beach.

It was a good idea. How else can you have a fun weekend trip close to home for less than $100! We decided to spend our savings on a tasty dinner at a nearby pub. After 6 hours of hard rowing, I think we earned it!


Can't wait to try it again!

Emilie
Posted by emilie at 8:20 PM

2 comments:

  1. Mrs. Bennett Has ClassJune 14, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    What a workout! I do love the sound of nothing but the oar hitting the water. Peaceful. :)

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  2. Jayca PikeJune 15, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    That sounds like a great way to spend a weekend! Like, "I Live in Self Magazine" great:)

    Maybe not all of it panned out exactly right, but you sound like you made the most of it!

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