Trent-Severn to Peterborough

I have found another hotspot so I can update now. This is the first of two blog entries.

We were in Campbellford in the last entry. Campbellford is the home of the person who designed the Toonie, Canada's two-dollar coin. A large sculpture of it is located in a park next to the marina.

While we were there we noticed some kids jumping off a bridge just in front of where we were moored. Apparently the police didn't care if they did it. Stacy convinced all four to jump at once so she could get a picture.

As we were walking in town Chuck and I spotted a barber shop and stopped in for a hair cut. It was the first I have had since March.

We found a Bocce set and bought it and then played on the lawn area next to our boats.

We left Campbellford and headed for Peterborough. We were arriving the day before the opening day of Peterborough's Festival of Lights where they have a free concert and fireworks. We anchored in the small lake that was right next to the concert grounds and in the same spot as the fireworks barge was set up. We saw Herman's Hermits and then the fireworks. In the middle of the lake was a large fountain that was illuminated at night with a variety of color changes.

Also in Peterborough was the annual Greek Festival. They mostly just had Greek food from the local restaurants so we sampled some.

On the subject of specialty foods, we had specialty beers from a Belgian restaurant. Chuck and I had Kwak which is made by Trappist Monks and was served in special glasses. Apparently in Belgium you are required to leave your shoes with the bartender when having Kwak to ensure that you do not leave with the glass.

The weather and scenery here is absolutely beautiful. We have taken our bikes down a few times to ride the pathways next to the canals. We are starting to get into areas now that are more rock than mud. Many areas have speed limits that are 10 kph (6 mph). It is interesting to see signs on the rocks as if anyone would want to go much faster through there anyway.

We are leaving Peterborough and will enter our first "Lift Lock". I will update in the next entry.