First Visit to Boundary Waters
by Boppa
Trip Type:
Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
09/03/2006
Entry Point:
Farm Lake (EP 31)
Exit Point:
Little Gabbro Lake (EP 33)
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
Day 4 of 7
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
We woke to another bright, sunny morning. Before breakfast, Jeff and Sara went off for some early morning fishing and the hope to see a moose or two. They returned without finding the big one or any signs of moose. Since we were not breaking down camp, we had a great breakfast of French toast, bacon, coffee and juice.
The day was spent paddling around Gabbro, fishing often with some success but no sign of Walleyes. Back at camp, we took turns using the Sun shower and then hung around camp, reading and basking in the warm sun, as well as completing the chores of wood gathering and water filtering.
Late in the afternoon, storm clouds started gathering and while they were distant, they appeared to be heading in our direction. So we secured the tents, put up a rain tarp and made sure all gear was protected. We had an early (and quick) dinner of Mountain House Spaghetti. The storm hit within minutes of our hasty dinner . Sara and I took refuge in our respective tents while Jeff and Bette stayed under the tarp for a short time, but as the lightning strikes came closer, they both made a dash to the tents also. The storm subsided after an hour and a half, and we emerged from the tents briefly but rain started again (this time no thunder or lightning) so we retreated to the tents for the night. No campfire or drinks tonight.
We woke to another bright, sunny morning. Before breakfast, Jeff and Sara went off for some early morning fishing and the hope to see a moose or two. They returned without finding the big one or any signs of moose. Since we were not breaking down camp, we had a great breakfast of French toast, bacon, coffee and juice.
The day was spent paddling around Gabbro, fishing often with some success but no sign of Walleyes. Back at camp, we took turns using the Sun shower and then hung around camp, reading and basking in the warm sun, as well as completing the chores of wood gathering and water filtering.
Late in the afternoon, storm clouds started gathering and while they were distant, they appeared to be heading in our direction. So we secured the tents, put up a rain tarp and made sure all gear was protected. We had an early (and quick) dinner of Mountain House Spaghetti. The storm hit within minutes of our hasty dinner . Sara and I took refuge in our respective tents while Jeff and Bette stayed under the tarp for a short time, but as the lightning strikes came closer, they both made a dash to the tents also. The storm subsided after an hour and a half, and we emerged from the tents briefly but rain started again (this time no thunder or lightning) so we retreated to the tents for the night. No campfire or drinks tonight.
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