Steve and Liz's Great Loop Adventure: Trenton, Ontario

Surprise, a blog from Canada !!! We made it across Lake Ontario, but that body of water is going on our list of "least enjoyable". The waves didn't start out too bad, but by half way across they had built to about 3', steep and close together. They were on our beam, so we were rolling like crazy. A touch of seasickness put me down on the couch and one hit so hard, the couch slid across the floor with me on it ... woke me right up too. Steve stayed on the flybridge the whole time ... what a great Captain. When we got anchored in Prinyer Cove, the Captains dinghy'd to the marina to clear Canadian customs using a "land line" phone. They ask specifics about how much alcohol and tobacco you have aboard. We giggled because we had read that you can bring 1.5 liters of wine, 1.14 liters of liquor, OR 24 cans of beer per adult, plus 200 cigarets and 50 cigars ... but only two days of food !!!! After the phone call, the Captain returns to the boat and hoists the Canadian courtesy flag, then the rest of the crew can leave the boat.

We thought it was interesting that the small marina where the phone is located has decided to make a bit of profit off the anchored boats. They charge $5 to bring your dog in for a walk (plus pick up the poo) ... and also charge a few bucks each for common cruiser needs like dinghy landing, trash disposal and use of the restrooms. The anchorage was so still and peaceful after our tumultuous crossing of the Lake ... the view from our boat the next morning when we left.

We were headed up the Bay of Quinte, a winding series of bays that leads to Trenton, Ontario, the entrance to the Trent-Severen Waterway. It began to rain so we drove downstairs. The scenery was pretty, but except for this ferry boat that crossed our path, it was an uneventful day.

Felix had gone to Trenton and Eschaton was staying in a marina for the night, so we anchored out in a bay off the bay. The rain persisted into the evening, and we had only our satellite radio, books, and computer solitaire for entertainment ... we really miss the internet when we don't have it. When I had set the anchor, I noticed that we were in very clear water with thick weeds growing almost to the surface. The anchor held fine, but it looked a bit odd when we pulled it up in the morning.

We had a short journey today to Trenton where the only place to stay is at the Fraser Park Marina. It's a tiny little transient place and tonight it is full of transients.