Peterborough Marina was a pleasant stay...close to grocery (another No Frills), Boater's World and they had a washer/dryer. After Kelli left, we got busy re-supplying and doing laundry...ate souvlaki and admired the fountain in the basin. Next morning we headed out to what I thought would be a scary day of locking through....

From the first day to the last...having Kelli crew for the TUMBLEWEED has been a blast. We miss her humor (I mustache you a question), cooking (yes, the pork chops were delish), and help on deck (Captain whined all day about having to man the aft lines in the locks...oh, and some re-training had to occur). It is a small space that seems huge and empty without her.

Tuesday morning came too soon...time for a little cryptoquip race...and then Kelli was off to catch the shuttle...which came right to the marina...delivered her at the Delta terminal in Toronto...all planes did what they were suppose to, when they were suppose to...and, poof, she was back with Lance and Pippa, the poodle. We sure thank them for being so kind as to share her with us. Great memories of New York and the Erie, Oswego and Trent-Severn Canals...Though must admit that we are still giggling about the fact that she had to ride the SHORT BUS!!!!

Hastings to Peterborough...bittersweet trip. This is where Kelli will catch a shuttle to Toronto and leave us........the good news, we arrived right on schedule. As we came through Lock 19, the cutest boy and his Grandma visited with us. Jeremiah was all eyes and questions...not to mention cute as a button. Kelli was all over that. Grandma and I chatted about restaurants and things to do in town. She recommended Hot Belly Momma's...seems that Wes, her son, works there...yes, Jeremiah's dad...we had a delightful "last meal" with crew Kelli but seems that Wes had the night off.

Sunday we motored right on into Campbellford...learned about Looneys and Tooneys (Canadian coins), visited the local No Frills grocery store and headed on down the line. We made great time...locked through with timing and precision just like professionals. Captain Floyd was so impressed. Stopped in Hastings along the Lock wall...another uneventful day. Just like we like 'em.

The day seemed to end before we knew it...we tied up to the lock wall at lock #9 and called it a day. Rustic peaceful setting...rain had brought cool temps...and Kelli took some great TUMBLEWEED photos....

We've learned to be safe...better to stop too soon than continue into stormy weather. With black clouds gathering and lots of yellow showing on the weather radar....oh, and the fact that they sold Kawartha ice cream at Lock 6....we decided to stop and let the weather pass. Trent-Severn Canal locks all seem to be well maintained and staffed and the real plus is that there is plenty of docking before and after each lock. We were tied up in no time....walked to purchase our ice cream...sprinkles started as we got back to the boat. Before we finished eating, the clouds blew over and once again we were under way.