We completed our morning chores - shower, garbage, water, and bikes - left Gananoque and headed NE to Dark Island to visit Singer Island. We pulled to the long pier and were assisted by US dock hands. Singer Island was the home of the Frederick Bourne family, president of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. He lived in the castle and many of the furnishings were original. The cool thing about this castle was its hidden passageways. These were for the servants to move between rooms and do their duties without being seen in the main living quarters. They were also for the family to more around secretly. The castle is privately owned and is continually being renovated and preserved. Our next task was to find an anchorage for the night. With the wind out of the SW, we tucked between 2 islands for the best protection. This was a very friendly place as the locals motored or rowed out to say hello and share info about the area. Very nice. The night showed a lightning storm and rain but we held fast and were safe.
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| My favorite room in Singer Castle.. the 650 bottle terra cotta wine cellar |
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| One of the many secret passages thru the castle. The Bourne's didn't like servants roaming thru the castle so by using the passage ways the servants did not interrupt the guests or family |
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| Our tour guide of the castle, Arthur, a local college student majoring in political science and art, |
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| Singer Castle from the water as we approach the dock |
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| From the upstairs dining room looking down at a lovely boat |
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| Just like the staircase at home... really? |
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| Another secret passage |
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| The passages were a little narrow |
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| This was a portrait that opened up in the dining room so guests could be observed to tell if they needed more wine, more food, or dishes cleared. |
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| Greek's Folly and Short Vacation at the dock |
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