BWCA 2008 Part 8

Saturday, August 16, 2008 We sleep in a bit today, partially from being up so late the night before and partially because we know what’s happening in a little while. Once everybody’s up and fed, we start slowly taking down camp. After one last check around the areas we’ve been to make sure nothing was …

BWCA 2008 Part 7

Friday, August 15, 2008 Woke up around 7 today. Got the coffee going then noticed the fog that had settled in over the water during the night. I quietly fish while watching it burn off. Joe came out just as the coffee started to perc. Ken was out soon after. We’re on the water around …

BWCA 2008 Part 6

Thursday, August 14, 2008 The day starts warm, sunny, but quite windy out of the East. After breakfast of coffee and oatmeal we strike camp and continue on our journey. With the wind at our backs for once we make good time to Thunder Point, but things change as we round the bend and start …

BWCA 2008 Part 5

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 This is our layover day. I had hoped we would have traveled farther than he had at this point but we’re still close enough if we have good weather we can make up for Tuesday’s shortened paddle. Breakfast today consists of coffee, oatmeal, and toast with peanut butter on it. Once …

BWCA 2008 Part 4

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Awoke to winds out of the South and West today, skies were overcast but not threatening. Breakfast consisted of coffee, oatmeal, and scrambled eggs. Once the dishes were done and camp struck, we loaded up the canoe and bid farewell to our first camp. Hit the water at 11, hoping to …