Another early start had us paddling back down Cherokee Creek, marveling at all the water plants. We were glad again to start with the longest 180 rod portage, so that the day would only get easier. We passed through Skoop and Ada again and began our paddle back on Sawbill Lake. Sawbill is nice and long, so we got plenty of time to enjoy our last views before we left the Boundary Waters. All of us had sore feet and shoulders and couldn't wait for a shower back at Sawbill Outfitters. We drove back to the cities through the storm, glad to be in a car on our way home. Our homemade kevlar canoe held up just as well as the Wenonah that the other two in our group rented. I was very happy with its performance, even if I felt the weight of the beautiful wood trim that pushed it up to 45 lbs. I enjoyed hiking Angleworm Trail a few weeks ago and am looking forward to sneaking in a September trip to the BWCA this year if I can help it. Perhaps next time I won't be portaging 2200 rods...