Sagnaga, September 9--13, 2020 Norm, Bill, Ruth, & Chloe

9-10-20 Thursday

We launched from the landing at 1:30.  The boat was heavily loaded.  Norm's canoe was tied according to Cliff Jacobson's instructions & the boat tracked perfectly.  Our journey included 45 minutes of "freestyle exploration".  (in other words - "We were lost!"

B & R had steak, salad, & sweet corn.  Norm had mashed potatoes & gravy.  It cooled off fast in the late afternoon.  With FULL stomachs - we talked & then went to bed at 8:00.

9-11-20 Friday

Woke up to nice weather.  We were surprised by warmer temperatures.  We enjoyed our breakfasts in the fresh air.  The glistening lake was our backdrop.  We fished from 11-12.  It was a beautiful day but the fish were not interested in our bait.  We went back to camp & took a nap. 

Later Norm decided to take a cruise in his solo canoe.  While attempting to get in the canoe it flipped and Norm fell into the lake.  Norm was good-natured about the incident!  For supper, Ruth & Chloe ate Velveeta Shells and they LOVED it.  Bill had 3 chicken brats & Chloe had 1. They thought the brats were surprisingly good!  Norm had Italian pasta.  When Bill finished washing dishes we celebrated with OREOS.  Our plans for the evening were to watch the sunset glow on the lake.  We were wondering if it was going to rain tonight/tomorrow.

9-12-20 Saturday 

Last night we found out that Chloe could unzip the tent to get out if she needed to.  Mixed emotions about this ability - not sure if she will abuse this talent.  It rained for about an hour early in the morning.  We enjoyed "tarp time" for most of the day. Misty fjords of Sag!

We enjoyed a day of relaxation.  Norm read, Chloe chased balls, we watched the lake & talked.  That evening we enjoyed the glow of Norms lantern & talked until 9:00.

9-13-20 Sunday

We woke up excited for our last day on the lake.  Bill got up at 4:45 and made coffee.  We could still see the stars that morning thanks to the fact that the BWCA is a "Dark Sky Sanctuary". We were awed by the increasing illumination of the distant shorelines.  The morning was BEAUTIFUL!  Ruth went back to bed at 6:15 and slept til 7:45.  Bill & Norm talked. 

We started packing up the tent.  Bill closed up the "kitchen" and we were loaded & on the water by 10:30.  We did some "freestyle exploring" on our way back to Sea Gull River.  Back at the landing we were loaded & on the road by noon.  Another good ending to a great trip.