Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Woke to another beautiful day. Got an early start as the forecast was for major rain showers in the afternoon, and wind backing to the SW - my direction. My goal was to get to Parent Lake by 1:00 which I did, despite taking a wrong portage to Snowbank. I had a good laugh, and a couple other on the portage who realized my mistake where very supportive. "You must have the same leader we have!". I felt guilty with my 35 lb canoe, while they'd schlep their 60-80 lb square stern grumans. Of course, I had a 40 lb pack on my back, too, so we were even.

Disappointment Lake was inviting, and I can see why people like it. But, when I got to Parent, once again, I had the entire Lake to myself. The third night in a row where it was just me. I felt lucky and almost elated. The wind came up on queue, and the rain's started, with two big storms. I ate a late dinner between them, watched the stars come out at 10:00. Then spent a rainy night in the tent.

Up a 4:45 the next morning to be at the Snowbank EP 27 Sunday by 7:30. Hitched a ride back to EP 30. Piragis was great checking me in. Took all of 5 minutes. Had a big breakfast, shopped a bit for a gift for my gal back home, and toured Ely. 

In summary a great trip - good workout. Beautiful vistas. Lots of time to reflect. I realized that in the middle of the trip I'd gone 36 hours without seeing a person, boat, sign, even a candy wrapper.

30 Lakes and 30 portages in four days. Uffda!