Monday, June 22, 2015

Waiting out a storm in Orillia 44◦36'.792N 079◦24'.742W

We spent a lovely evening tied up at the Big Chute railway and awoke to a calm, glass like waters.
We watched a hole bunch of boats go through the lock. I must admit that it is a lot more fun watching it than it is riding it. 










We inched our way towards Swift Rapids lock and then through the Couchiching lock.
Mom and Dad M played tourist as we weaved our way through beautiful cottage country and really tight corners of the waterway. 










We got stopped waiting for a train, but still made good time getting to Orillia.











Our intention tonight was to anchor out on lake Couchiching, but once again Mother nature decided on something different as the weather man called for increasing winds and rain. A small craft advisory warning was issued and we headed for Port of Orillia Marina for a secure night tied up at a dock. We went out for dinner and a little walk through town. 

Once we were all settled in we saw another boat come in and I just had to send this pic along to the Blog. Stuart, I am almost certain this boat should be yours, although you already have one just like it!
Not too sure what we're doing tomorrow. The weather man tells us there will be high winds and more rain. We will assess the situation in the am. If it's calm enough we will make our way towards Fenlon Falls, If it's nasty out we may spend another day here to wait it out.

As always, we shall keep you posted. Good night all. 

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