Weekend in Algonquin Park, Ontario

[sturgeon]

Did a 3-day solo canoe trip in the park.

Wicked thunderstorm, lightning and deluge first afternoon at campsite. Cloudburst tarp held firm under high winds with every tie-out tied out. That night more rain.

Next day on to another lake. More torrential rain. That night another deluge.

Last morning I slipped and fell into the lake...didn't matter--I was already wet. Camera got immersed and died, along with cellphone. Got windbound and had to wait out most of the day. Wind died at dinner time and I got home before midnight.

Still better than the best day at the office, as they say!





Link to gallery:
http://neelands.smugmug.com/Other/To...9786952_kdZB5d
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[Taliesin96]

Did a 3-day solo canoe trip in the park.

Wicked thunderstorm, lightning and deluge first afternoon at campsite. Cloudburst tarp held firm under high winds with every tie-out tied out. That night more rain.

Next day on to another lake. More torrential rain. That night another deluge.

Last morning I slipped and fell into the lake...didn't matter--I was already wet. Camera got immersed and died, along with cellphone. Got windbound and had to wait out most of the day. Wind died at dinner time and I got home before midnight.

Still better than the best day at the office, as they say!





Link to gallery:
http://neelands.smugmug.com/Other/To...9786952_kdZB5d
........

sorry for your luck with the camera and phone, but algonquin even in the pouring rain is better then stuck in toronto. next time take a partner and a deck of cards lol

[Chard]

Wow, sounds like you had an eventful weekend. Sorry to hear about your unexpected swim.

Nice pics.

[Ratdog]

Beautiful area to hang, lucky you.

Glad to hear you were geared up for the rain.

I carry a dry sack for my phone camera, of course twice I've forgotten to put it in there and yep, went swimming lol.

It's all good, outdoors and above ground, gotta love it.

I'd ask to see more pics, but...

Thanks for sharing.

[nothermark]

Looks great. I need a trip up there! Maybe in the fall.

[Bubba]

Too bad about your electronics. Happy to hear the hammock gear stood up. Where in the park were you?

[Cranky Bear]

Sounds like a great trip, sucks about your stuff, hope its not ruined.

[sturgeon]

Too bad about your electronics. Happy to hear the hammock gear stood up. Where in the park were you?

Went to Tom Thomson from Canoe Lake. Then over to Burnt Island via Littledoe ( didn't go up to Sunbeam) and finally back to Canoe via Joe.

Luckily I have the world's cheapest phone from 7-11, and i was in the market for a new camera, so no problems. I had a great time. Got stories to tell without experiencing any true adversity.