The Fort and Stella!

The boys were awesome and walked all the way from Confederation Basin to Fort Henry and back. Each way is about 45-50 minutes. We had a nice visit to the Fort, although the second year in a row, it kind of loses its magic.  It was the Military Tattoo that night, so lots of activity in the fort, geared toward that parade.  We did see the baker making some bread, and she told us she had been alone in the fort since 5 that morning making white bread, cinnamon buns and chocolate chip cookies.  All were available at the Garrison so we did take some bread and cookies along with us when we left…but not before attending Victorian school with a rather stern schoolmistress!

We left Kingston after lunch at Five Guys, the new burger craze, (simple and delicious!).  It really was time to leave the city; lots of boaters, lots of noise (there was some sort of biker convention in the park near the harbour), lots of tourists, even the firemen had put the rescue crane and rescue fireboat in action.  Not exactly the vibe we were seeking.  So we said farewell to Kingston and went on our way in the lake, we motored and Sebastien had a little nap; he seems to have caught some little bug.  We made it to Amherst Island, where we dropped the anchor in Stella bay.  Quite a few other boats already there, and one of the cottages was having what looked like an after-wedding party.  The boys did manage to do some fishing before supper, and before the rain.  Their casting skills are really improving.  I think it’s high time they get rewarded with a catch!

A week has passed already, but we are all getting our groove, having a good time.  It took me a little longer this year for the adrenaline of getting everything ready for our departure to come down, but I think we're there now :)