Just returned from five days and four nights canoe-camping in Algonquin. A true wilderness experience, this yearly tradition comes with its highs and lows…
High: being so removed from civilization so as to not see any other canoeists for most of the trip
Low: heavy rainfall, not a lot of sun, and total exposure to the elements
Low: muddy portages because of the rain (twenty of them!)
High: seeing moose up-close (11!), including one male with beautiful antlers
High: the joy of sitting down to campfire-cooked dinner and wine after a hard day’s work
Low: a hard day’s work!
High: telling stories and singing songs to pass the time paddling or portaging
Low: making each portage twice – once with a pack, and once again with the canoe
High: the challenge of coping with only that which you can carry with you
Pictures to come shortly!
The high for me was spending time with you and Miriam in the wilderness. Nothing like getting away for some quality time together. Thanks for making it special.
Comment by Dad — July 20, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
Jason-
We would love to see a trip report over at http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum when you get your photos all sorted out. It sounds like you had a wonderful trip.
I have always wanted to paddle Algonquin.
-james
Comment by James — September 1, 2009 @ 6:04 pm