Monday, June 13, 2011 We got up at 6:00 and broke camp. The plan had been to camp that night on Nina Moose, then head out early the next morning and drive back to Michigan. We got to Nina Moose early and took a break for a snack at camp 1786 on the tip of the point. It wasn't even noon yet. What was there to do all day on Nina Moose? We decided to paddle out then, see if we could get a place at the bunk house and head back home early the next day. We had a strong head wind crossing Nina Moose so we hugged the eastern shore.

On the first portage on the Moose River we met 4agreenearth and his group heading in. We had a nice chat. Glad to meet you Dave. Always happy to run into another Michigander in Canoe Country.

We were back in Ely early afternoon. Lynne got us our room in the bunk house. Jay bought me a steak dinner at the Ely Steakhouse. We wandered around town, did some shopping and got to bed early. We were on the road at 5:45 the next morning, clean, rested and well fed.

I have given a lot of thought to my ability do continue tripping (no pun intended). I've decided I'm still pretty fit for 65. I'll continue my wilderness trips, but I plan to pare down the weight of my pack and to be more aware of where I put my feet. My wife assures me that I'm not as young as I used to be, but Tom Petty says 'If you never slow down you never grow old.' Guess I'll listen to both of them.