On Thursday afternoon past, Samantha, Sarah and I headed home, leaving Jeff and new Escapade traveller Bill in Montreal.
En route, Sam announced that Guelph’s overnight low was predicted to be 13. It seemed hard to believe, given that it was 30 in Escapade’s galley (aka my bedroom) the night before. Between the heat and local noise (2 loud alarms went off between 0230 and 0300), it made for a fitful night’s sleep.
Although the heat meant I didn’t sleep much and I sweat buckets most every day, it was another great experience aboard Escapade. I biked three days and felt more comfortable and confident each time I got on my bike. I swam pretty much every day and was most appreciative of Sarah’s purchase of floaties, and of Jeff’s consideration in finding anchorages with good swimming. Jeff even got in the water which I would not have believed without seeing it firsthand.
I had never boated or biked that part of the St. Lawrence and thought the scenery pretty spectacular. I also found it a good mix of spending time together (biking, chatting and playing cards) and apart (quiet reflection watching the sun come up)
Here are the last of my favourite photos.
Boating Adventures 