The Otonabee River
Yesterday we came through Rice Lake and up the Otonabee River and into Little Lake. It was a cloudy day, and rain was coming. The river reminded us of southern rivers, which was a surprise.
We are now at Peterborough Marina. This is one of the places we've heard so much about. It's another must see town to visit. As we arrived, the rain started. We had lunch, read the AJC and took a nap. Jack (Nearly Perfect) banged on the boat to invite us to docktails on Gypsea at 5:00 pm. There we visited with the folks from the other seven boats with whom we are traveling. There are many other loopers here too. We came home for supper and House of Cards. We stopped with just two episodes because it sometimes haunts me, and I need a break before bed.
The internet works better in the early morning. We have already read our newspapers, sent Words to Friends, and checked email. I would prefer to write this blog after exploring Peterborough, but the internet will probably not work as well in the afternoon.
Today we will do some chores: washing the boat, vacuuming inside. Then we'll go downtown. I hope to get a new stack of books and groceries.
We may walk the mile to the famous Peterborough Lift Lock, built in 1904. It is a two pan system. Boats enter a pan going up or down. The pans are in balance, and then one foot of water is added to the top pan, causing them to swap places. Boats exit in each direction. We are invited to docktails at the harbor hosts' boat today, a concert, and fireworks, the Summer Festival of Lights in the park beside the marina.
Just as we passed, they caught another fish. They held up the string for us to see.
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