What a difference a day makes….yesterday we were sweltering, sticky and sweaty! Today, was much more pleasant. Sounds like it’s to keep getting better each day with temps dropping to a real comfort level!!! As one of the locals said, “We can finally breathe again”!
RV Park coming into Bobcaygeon
We went thru 3 locks today and covered 20 miles. We had planned to stay at the Viamede Resort tonight because Boycaygeon was full; however, when we arrived here and tied up before going thru the lock, Mark turned me loose for a shopping fix, and he walked to Gordon Marina and they had a slip for us for the next 2 nights. YEAH…..this is a very charming little town full of cute shops and restaurants. The lock is right in the heart of town with lots of folks watching all the boats “locking thru”. After settling in our slip, we walked to “Just for the Halibut” for a wonderful lunch (very fresh fish). Afterwards, I walked Bolton Street and oh-so-much-fun! Bigley’s is famous in Canada for their HUGE shoe selection (I have never seen so many pairs of shoes under one roof), along with cute clothes, jewelry, purses, etc. And around the corner, is Bigley’s Resort Wear – swimsuits out the ying yang! I did buy a pair of New Balance “Rock and Tone” tennies on sale for $40 from $129 (am I a good shopper or what??) This place is incredible! Wish all my “shoeaholic” friends were here!
Great place to eat!
My Favorite Things - home decor and gift shop (GREAT) across the street from
"Just for the Halibut"
and finally...
Bigley's - WOW.....never saw anything quite like it!!!
Just a small section in this photo
Also picked up some Chelsea buns (sticky, cinnamon rolls) – came across 2 bakeries. So, Catrina’s First Mate is a happy camper! We have so enjoyed our first 4 days on the Trent-Severn – the Canadians have been so friendly, we’re seeing beautiful country and just having fun cruising on Catrina in all new territory! Of course, the flowers are just gorgeous and Bobcaygeon has so many overflowing window boxes - the Canadians sure have green thumbs!
Tomorrow, we plan to explore on our bikes and soak up some history. They desperately need rain here – grass is so yellowish/brown.
Hope it cools off VERY soon wherever you are....enjoy your weekend!
P.S. in case you're wondering it's pronounced "Bob Cajun" (this is from Mark)
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