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APP October 2008
Round trip, launched from Lake Opeongo, Ontario
This trip was planned as a leisurely solitude retreat and paddling meditation experience. The plan was to go only a short distance each day and paddle slowly close to the lea shore of the lakes going into and out of all the bays. This is of course the safest course when the water is cold, but I hoped it would also enhance the peace and tranquility aspect. There were a lot of “firsts” for me on this trip. It was my first extended solo trip, having only done one three day solo a couple of years ago. It was my first trip in Algonquin late in the year, since I have usually tripped in May. It was my first time on the big lakes in the central part of the park. It was the maiden voyage for my solo canoe (a Shearwater), I had a new tent , new sleeping bag and new food menus based on reading suggestions in the online forums. It was also my first trip carrying a stove rather than cooking on a fire and my first taking two carries on the portages. It was my first time carrying pepper spray and a Spot messaging system.
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