Birch, Carp and the associated sections of the Kawishiwi River were work but went great. When we arrived at the last portage into Knife Lake we rested before and after the big trek. Knife Lake was throwing 2 foot waves at us and it was a total all out effort to do the next two miles. We were overjoyed to find the first campsite on the west end of Robbins Island open. We spent the afternoon relaxing because we had covered 12 miles and six portages to get here. Supper was good. We went to bed at 9:30. The next day was 90 degrees and we spent most of the time trying to keep cool. In the morning we had pancakes and bacon for breakfast and then headed for the quarry. Jay searched the area for evidence of the work that had been done there long ago. He showed us many very interesting things. He knew a lot about paleolithic people. We returned to camp and arrived at 6pm. A refreshing swim was wonderful. We then had coffee and started supper. We rounded the evening off with bear stories. Our next day was mostly fishing from shore and the canoe. We met an Outward Bound group inspecting Dorothy's Islands as we fished nearby. I fried up the days catch and served it with rice. We went to bed early because the next day was our return to Birch Lake. The portages and paddling went well and we arrived at Birch lake mid-afternoon. We made camp, had coffee, took a swim and enjoyed camp life. That evening we were driven into our tents because of thunder and lightening. In the morning we paddled in rain to get to the end of Birch Lake. It was a great week in the woods and I hope to paddle with Jay and Max again.
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