Alarm went off at 6:00 but it was dark. I decided to get up and see if I could catch the sunrise. It was the classic canoe country morning in September. The cold during the night created a mist over the lake. It was dead calm and I got out my camera. These shots are a time-lapse of sort taken down by the landing.

It’s these moments and many others that keep me coming back every year. When the wind is down it gets so quiet. The loons are almost always on the lakes and doing their calls. It’s magical to witness this beauty.

We are packed and on the water at 9:40. Going through the channel back into Thomas was way different. That big rain has raised the water level and I had no trouble this time getting through. Luna likes the scenery too.

Back into Thomas Lake on the way to Ima Lake. Gorgeous travel day!

I meet another solo at the landing at Ima. It was his first trip and he was from Pittsburgh. Nice fellow on his way to Thomas. I tell him about our nice site there and point it out on the map for him.

On our way we veer left at Adventure Lake as I’ll be taking out on Snowbank Lake. I had William and Hall shuttle my truck over there yesterday for me. This way I can see different lakes on our way out.

I stopped for lunch at the Cattyman Lake landing and was sitting there eating when two tandem boats of women pulled up. Luna was thrilled as they really enjoyed petting her. We had a nice chat and I told of no vacancies on Jordan where they planned to camp. Most likely they went on to Ima to spend the night. They also told me that Disappointment Lake was pretty full too. That is my destination. They warned of a strong storm with high winds in the forecast for tonight. I didn't bring my weather radio this trip so it was good to know.

Cattyman Lake Lunch stop