Tiger Bay/LLC – Boulder Bay – Lake Agnes Paddled 4 miles – Portaged 89 rods

Even though we were awake, the girls were nice and let me stay in bed until 7 am. Then up and packing we went just after a morning rain shower. We were on the water at 8 am. Calm waters and quietness were this stretch of paddling. The loons and birds are moving about (and of course the mosquitoes). Our first portage notes showed a difficult, rocky terrain for the 65 rod. We overshot the portage by one little bad and paddled a nice little bad before getting back on track.

The portage had a little rocky climb to start but was not bad as bad as the reviews had made it sounds. The landing had a partially fallen tree but not too bad. We loaded up and paddled out far enough to escape most of the mosquitoes then enjoyed a morning snack and did a map check. This little pond is pretty clean for being so small.

Our next 24 rod portage brought us directly across the downward end of the rapids so we were able to enjoy the view as we paddled out from the portage. This portage had a pretty good landing with a fairly steep and rocky uphill climb but then a nice trail to a nice landing. The water was flowing pretty fast here.

Back in the canoe and just a few minutes later a small set of rapids to paddle appeared (no portage needed). We paddled up stream and continued on to Lake Agnes. Our goal is the site I had originally wanted on our way in. The wind that had been at our back now is coming at us from the side and picked up in intensity. Still no rain though the clouds do threaten it today.

Around the point and YES, the site is open! 10:30 am as we pull in to check it out. We have our home for the night. We work as a team to set up camp and make oatmeal with dried fruit and hot coffee/chocolate for brunch. Exactly what our tummies needed! With dishes done and no rain yet, we each find our place in nature to relax and reflect on why we are here.

By 5 pm we had sprinkles again. I headed to the tent to read and let my bug bites which had turned into two inch wide rashes around my calves dry out. Our first aid kit has seen a lot of action on this trip but fortunately only from bug bites, leeches, bumps and bruises; nothing serious. We have noted a few things to add for next year.

By 7 pm we were all forced into the tent and decided to prepare for our final route and then spent the evening playing cards mosquito-fee (after killing the ones who wanted to reside in the tent with us). The poor tent has a lot of DNA on it from this trip. Just as we all snuggled down for the night we heard a noise outside…. I, being closest to the zipper and designated critter watcher, unzipped the tent to peak outside. And that “bear” that was sneaking around our site… well, it was a nice little hare hopping around looking for an evening snack. It continued on its way and all was quiet. Back to bed for my first good night’s sleep on this trip – my mind is finally on vacation.

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