Greek's Folly on the Great Loop: Campbellford to Hasting Ontario

July 15 and 16 Sun and Mon- -Campbellford to Hastings Wall

We were stymied this morning by multiple boats getting in the que for the lock. Didn't make our first lock until after 1 PM. Again it was a short mileage day but did 5 locks in 3 1/2 hours, only 6 miles. We tied to top of lock 17, which was a double lift of 54 ft total. John dropped the dingy in the we were off to find a place to swim. The weather has been warm, the water is comfortable and we just drop anchor close to shore and jump in and float on the refreshing Seymour Lake. The beers are cold, the water refreshing, and the sun was warm and pleasant. Tom treated us to dinner of a new recipe - pasta ad sausage with fennel- delicious. The sunset was stunning and by midnight the skies was filled with twinkling stars..

In the morning, the boats were pushed off the wall and we continue on our way. The winding route took us through Seymour Lake and the Trent River. We snaked our way past quaint cottages, modern homes and may fishing boats and vacationers. We approached Hastings and waited for out short lift up. We docked on the lock wall and walked to Captains Table restaurant for their famous fish and chips. Huge servings, delicious food. Tom stopped back in the kitchen, he has a job offer there anytime. The weather changes, it became overcast and rainy all afternoon. We decided to stay on the lock overnight where we were safe and comfortable. Tom went to the library in search of Internet service. Libraries are an important asset to Loopers. Internet service is usually very good and the librarians are "in the know" about what is happening around town. Docktails with 6 other boaters filled the evening until the rain chased us all back to our pasts for the night.