Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada, 2011

I haven’t been canoe-camping in Algonquin Park for 40 years. To write that makes me feel old, but obviously, more time has passed than I care to realize.

But just to step back a bit, 6 months or so ago, I got an invitation to go on a 9 day, 210 km canoe-camping trip up on the Mistassini River in Quebec. I asked around looking for an experienced partner that was equipped for such a trip. I didn’t find one at the time, but my friend Mike invited me to go on his annual trip to Algonquin in early Fall. That sounded good, and it got me of the hook for the intimidating Mistassini adventure.

Mike put out the invitation to others as well, but only his friend Joe was able and willing. So with Mike in the lead and planning the trip, a route was agreed on, the food and equipment arranged, and the timing set. 4 days, I was pretty sure, I  could handle that. Marlene wasn’t going on this trip.

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