The 3 chaperones paddled stern while the students paddled bow or rode duff. After a few paddling lessons we headed across Lake One on our way to the portages that ended at Lake Two, our destination. We moved efficiently because we had experienced paddlers in the stern. We were fortunate to find the Lady Boot campsite empty and made camp soon after arriving. The teepee was pitched as well as 3 other tents. Coffee, snacks and freetime followed. We welcomed a chance to relax after the hectic previous day. Supper was fire grilled steak, baked potatoes and salad.
Our day trip took us to the Rock Island Lake portage. We stashed our canoes on shore and headed down the trail with cameras and snacks. It was a cloudy and windy day and the shelter and warmth that the woodland trail offered was a relief from the windswept Lake Two. The trail was challenging and satisfying at the same time. It was an accomplishment to navigate the hills, rocks, roots, puddles and downed trees. After returning to camp we had snacks and freetime. The students explored the woods and I started supper. We had a beautiful evening campfire and made S'mores. It was great to be in the woods with such a special group of students.
We became windbound and had a fabulous pancake breakfast to start the day. The kids took several day hikes into the woods. Chicken Noodle Delight was prepared for supper. For the evenings entertainment we told stories while in the shelter of the teepee.
A leisurely breakfast was enjoyed by everyone. We started across the lake in a light rain. The layers of muted colors caused by the islands, trees, rocks and mist made a beautiful paddle out. The wind was very light and we moved easily through the cool autumn weather.
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