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Easy Does It
by jcavenagh

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/09/2008
Entry & Exit Point: Moose Lake (EP 25)
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 5
Day 3 of 7
Monday, August 11, 2008 Got up and had a leisurely breakfast of blueberry pancakes, oatmeal and hot black coffee. We will paddle to Agnes Lake today and see Louisa Falls. Another perfect sunny, 80 degree day! The weather was nothing short of glorious all week. Sunny and warm days, cool, dry nights. The boys were introduced to real portaging today. Needless to say, they were not happy. But, we all survived and when we got to Louisa Falls, the sun was hot and we were all alone. A long dip in the whirlpool and then lunch at the bottom. Boy, I had read about the falls, but I never imagined they were so much fun! We found a big camp site about a mile or so from the falls and settled in for some fishing. The perfect sand beach was a big plus and we all went swimming again just before dinner. The boys went out fishing by themselves and the men stayed in camp and prepared dinner, and set up the bear bag, hammock, etc. A fire, cigars, and whiskey made a fine capper to a great day!