Navigating the Rideau, going through the Locks.

[hangflydany]

Posted this on the Duckworks forum. I enjoy this forum a lot so I'd like to share it here as well.

Hi guys, I'd like to share a few pics of "Esperanza" navigating the

Rideau, going through the locks, etc. My parents, my nephew and niece

have embarked in this adventure. They started at Kingston, ON and

they' ve made it half way to Smith Falls, about 100 km, there is

another 100 km to Ottawa. I've gone a couple of times to check on

them, bring them supplies and help my Dad row the longer legs of the

journey. My mom then takes the car and goes to the next lock with the

kids and wait for us. Yesterday we rowed about 31 km with Dad against

a 5km/hr headwind. Today, I am sore, with blisters in my hands but

happy and proud. I am working today, should I call in sick and go for

a nice "siesta" ? ? LOL. Below is a webshots album with pics. Enjoy.

Daniel

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/565664952bcAJHt

P.S. I never thought that our humble boat would generate so much

interest. People are constantly coming to check it and ask about it

and praise the "beautiful" boat. From the top of the locks they've

called down to me to talk about it, totally ignoring the incredibly

expensive boats all around me.