Up at 5:30 AM and on the road to Ely by 6:30. I took the scenic route on Rte 61 so I could stop and take some video of the Lake Shore. I was in Two Harbors at 8:00 and stopped at the Black Woods for a hearty breakfast, then off to Ely via Rte 2. After a beautiful drive under sunny skies I arrived in Ely at 10:45 AM. It was good to see the old haunts of Ely's "main drag" again. I checked in with John at VNO (where I also met PurpleCanoe) and went out for some sight seeing. I stopped in at The Great Outdoors and introduced myself to Jim stating, "I hear you're the guy to talk to about catching Rats with Scales." Of course he replied, "Oh yeah, AndySG, the guy who needs serious counseling." We had a nice chat and I picked up a leech locker and some live leaches. After some more area driving to check out my entry point, back to VNO where I chatted with Lynne, moved into the bunkhouse, and went through my gear one last time. Then out for a few northern beers at Dee's (cool local's bar), on to Rock Woods for a delicious stuffed burger, and back to VNO and bed.

Link to Video "Duluth to Ely"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiwVKu4wl3A