Day 71 – Wednesday, August 19, 2009What a great day – we cruised through well marked channels, and rafted off Johns boat for a short period of time. There are two docks in Frying Pan Bay that became available shortly after we arrived so we broke away from John and tied to the dock. Within minutes, John pulled his anchor and joined us at the dock. This harbor is incredibly beautiful with its crystal clear water, pink granite rocks and thick vegetation!
We were told to watch out for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
(bottom right picture) that is on the endangered list and sure enough another boater found a small one about two feet long close to the dock! Barb took a few pictures before it slithered back into the forest. There are other critters running around the island, especially black bears, so we will stay on the dock and socialize tonight.
Tomorrow we plan to do another twenty miles then anchor out in a remote area that was recommended by Kathi and Harold that live in Meaford on Georgian Bay. Loopers are great people and share so much knowledge and helpful suggestions that make this whole adventure worthwhile!
