We left the Mankato Minnesota area just after 6am to make for a comfortable arrival time at our campsite. Travel was easy and our arrival at EP 32 was about noon. We did stop a time or two, but not for long. The wilderness calls.

The portage was as usual for EP32. There are some good colors in the trees, the lake is calm and there is no need for jackets yet. We were able to pull through the rapids near the portage by campsite 1701 without much trouble. As we reached the rapids by campsite 1131, we were able to paddle up the narrows on the right of the island. 1131 is almost always occupied. This time as well. We checked a few sites around the corner and happily settled at campsite 1130. Aaron brought steak for dinner. Firewood was easy to come by and it was a comfortable evening to settle in and relax. Our plan was to do an ambitious day trip around the Kawishiwi Triangle after breakfast tomorrow. We poured over the map before heading to bed. Aaron hangs his custom, home-made hammock and I spread out in a 2P tent.