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Day 40-41. 2nd year. June 29-30. Midland and beyond. Mile 24. Total 3333

 The one and a half hour trip to Toronto's Airport went well.  We passed beautiful farmland and then the suburbs and industry of Toronto as we approached the airport.  Toronto is the largest city in Canada and its financial center.  

Found Kyle at the airport and headed back to the boat.  Welcome to the boat Kyle!


It was such a nice afternoon that we decided to take off to find an anchorage not too far away.  
So we left Midland BayPort Marina and we will see how far we get!

Well, we got to Indian Harbor, where we anchored before.  Will be a great place to explore with Kyle in the dinghy tomorrow.  But first Kyle had to be reintroduced to the boat- its electrical, water and plumbing systems.  All necessary stuff to know if living on the boat.




After we got settled in, we had a late dinner and because it was a long day, especially for Kyle, we hit the sack.

June 30 Lay day in Midland

Woke to a lazy hazy day this morning.  The haze should dissipate this morning.  So after lunch we launched the dinghy to explore around Indian Harbor- its many rocky coves and islands.







We found many rocks to explore.





We also found a few more rock men.


This last one is hard to find, but he is there.

We returned to the boat and then Kyle had the chance to relax and boat watch.

I then worked on the blog, just for Charles!!!

Later on Kyle and Bill decided to take the Canadian plunge.  Bill chickened out with only putting his feet in.  Kyle jumped in and lasted about 10 seconds!



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