We had read in a guide book that the fuel price in Campbellford was the least expensive for the entire Trent Severn Waterway. Unfortunately, since that guide book was written, a snow plow hit the marine fuel pump and the fuel had to be delivered in 5 gallon jerry cans. That’s great for a snow mobile, but we take 200+ gallons. Needless to say, it was an all morning adventure. A very nice attendant did help with some of the schlepping. We moved on to Hastings, again in and out of rain storms. Along the way we were joined by new friends we had met as they passed through the Erie Canal (Sara and Peter aboard the Choisi). It was great to see them and we had a nice cocktail hour aboard their boat. The next day we both headed to Peterborough. We docked at Lock 20 just outside of Peterborough. Josie enjoyed a nearby swimming beach while Steph went out on the paddleboard. On Thursday, the 29th we moved over to a marina and had another “lay day.” Rented a car, did errands and then later enjoyed looking out over Little Lake with a lighted fountain. On Friday I had intended to drive Steph and Josie back to Toronto but everyone we spoke to advised against it due to the expected high volume of traffic in and out of the city. (Of course, it’s the eve of the biggest day in Canada – their 150th anniversary of independence). So for a mere $19.10 (Josie was free), they took a bus, then a train and then a shuttle to get to the airport. Long day for them!!! Meanwhile we went up the tallest lift lock in the world and continued on through 6 more locks to a small town (Young’s Point). Rain on and off, seems like the norm now.
How I spent my summer vacation…
The short distance to the pump seemed to get longer with each refill.
Finally the last 5 gallons.
Back on the canal, heading to a set of very tall locks. Another storm brewing. 
And another storm.
During rainstorms between locks Josie snuggled up in the comforter my sister Deb made.
Steph trying to take a quick nap.
The variety of boats along the way is so interesting.
A very crowded lock, had to raft up. Meanwhile our friends Sara and Peter on the Choisi who we met in the Erie Canal well over a month ago were just behind us. We wound up at the same marina for the night and enjoyed a very pleasant cocktail hour.
Choisi headed out of Hastings. Finally some blue sky!
Just about at Peterborough, Ontario.
Despite the wind Steph enjoyed a trip around Little Lake on the Paddleboard.
Choisi passes us at Lock 20.
Choisi in the “World’s Tallest Lift Lock.” Basically you enter a bathtub, the parallel bathtub gets more water added to it making that bathtub descend, and up you go, over 60 feet in 90 seconds.
Steph and I enjoyed a glass or two of wine while watching the fountain in Little Lake turn different colors.
Josie all dressed for the plane ride home (her leggings have airplanes on them). Enjoying the last few minutes aboard Islandia with her grampa before heading to Toronto to fly home.
A rainy send off.
Now it’s our turn to go up Lock 21, the Lift Lock.
Surprise greeter – the woman in the green jacket is Kim Russo, Director of the American Great Loopers Cruising Association. (The flag on our bow has the logo for AGLCA).
Kim inside the tower at the controls.
One of the lock attendants took our picture.
The boat behind us (Miss Utah), looks like she’s in an infinity pool.
Lock 22 (of 44, half way there in terms of locks, about a third of the way in terms of miles). All the lock stations are decorated for the 150th Anniversary.
Happy Heron
Can’t make this up. This pontoon boat is for Dale MacLaughlin.
Can’t make this up either.
This segment reminded us of the Rideau Canal.
The raging waters of the Trent. Makes for interesting boat handling as you approach the locks.
But across the dam for the lock where we are docked for the night (Lock 27) all is peaceful.
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