Sunday, August 26, 2007

End of the road...or the beginning

Packing it all in, is it the end of the road or just the beginning?

We had another high wind day a head of us, but it would be to our backs most of the way. We watched other paddlers coming into the area as we did earlier in the week. What journey are they on, will our paths ever cross again?
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As we departed Quetico, it felt like we were headed in the wrong direction. Was it really over? Where have the days gone?
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We really dragged out leaving camp this morning. Just didn't want it to end. What's another cup of coffee and another handful of mini-wheats going to cost us in time? Who cares...


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A little proof that we did indeed make it in and out of the park. My map reading skills were excellent. Unfortunately the application of what I read needed some work. :-/ But I got us around with out injury or fatality... most important Laura and I are still together ready for another adventure! :-)

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When it is all said and done... hopefully you are left with wanting more. A great trip, one not soon to be forgotten. I've paddled in some pretty cool places, add this one to the list.
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We took two days driving home easing back into the world. A little beer savoring and dinner out in Ely before we hit the road for home. Nothing like a steak cold beer and flush toilets.
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The rain came and we heard the news... flooding and Hwy 60 bridge was washed out and the area was making the CNN news.
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We took it slow. Spent the night in Chippewa Falls and took a brewery tour at the Linnie Lodge. It rained for 6 days straight after leaving Canada. Someone turn off the faucet.

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Life can be one long portage, but the distance travelled and your journey are priceless. - The Capt'n

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