Early morning (relatively) eating breakfast by 8 am. A little bittersweet to say goodbye to such a great site (#42). West facing point was great for sunsets and moonsets (Fergie was up and saw it, said it looked like a sunrise!). Wind wasn't too strong by the time we set out on the water. 4 canoes on site 51, couldn't get a wave out of them though, maybe it was just too early for socializing.
Took a couple breaks crossing the 3km portage to Killarney L. Ended up duct taping the broken yoke onto my strap pseudo-yoke. It was as if the yoke had never broken!. Beautiful swimming and snack time on the Killarney end of the portage. Gorgeous beach, sitting log and sound of waterfall in the background, full sun. Saw two groups hiking ove the portage, campers from Killarney L. Not tough enough to bother to carry a canoe over as well; pansies.
Red tailed hawk sighting on the way into the Norway creek. From the condition of its tail feather, looked like it was the same one we saw when we left Kirk Creek to head into 3Narrows two day ago. I guess it's not so far as the hawk flies. Saw an immature great blue heron in the creek itself. A lot less blue and no neck ruffles but when it flew looked very close to full grown.
Nice quick jump from the creek into the lake. Maybe we'll be stepping back thataway to check out the waterfall tomorrow. Corrine was ecstatic about all the rocks (gems) on site 13, I was pumped that it was free. Got here at a little after two, portage took an hour and fifteen minutes. Went for a really great swim around the island after getting set up and FINALLY figured out how to even the pressure in my ears on dives (very exciting). Seems to work better when you don't have water in your ears. Had a nap, set up some more, ate falafel, hummus and couscous salad. Had a fire and waited for the moon to rise and illuminate our view of Silver Peak.
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