Day 70- August 22, 2010

Today: 22.46 mi
Trip: 979.07 mi

It was great to actually paddle on this paddling trip! We hit the water relatively early and rounded a much calmer Sail Rock and Agate Point. We ducked behind Spar Island and then barely touched Moss Island before crossing over to Flour Island.

Once inside Flour Island we again found ourselves in a network of islands too large to explore in one day. We did poke around a little and had lunch on a very scenic beach. Then we crossed over to St. Ignace Island and headed for the CPR slip. We did not stay long, just enough time to have a coffee and continue on. The forecast is calling for another bout of wind and we need to get to Terrace Bay for our next food drop. Taking inventory we had five dinners total, nine packs of tuna, half a jar of peanut butter, cheese sticks, and protein drink. Today was our last day of normal food rations...time to conserve.

We went between Bowman Island and St. Ignace island and found a few 'camps' along the way. As we rounded the next point the water became very very shallow. We held our breath and thought airy thoughts but alas we struck bottom. For the first time this trip we had to walk our kayak to deeper water. We must be loosing our touch. After a good laugh we found a great spot to camp near Pope Point.