Day 1 - George L. to Muriel L.
Got an early start to things this morning. Powered up on egg mcmuffins and bran flakes. Arrived at the staffhouse with enough time to change into uniform, rouse the roomate and head over to the office. Nothing much going on over there at 8 am so went back to the staffhouse to unpack/repack. Only forgot to pack one thing: my found fleece leisure suit. Oh well, only six days without, maybe it'll be warm enough I won't need them.
Short day checking permits on George, Killarney, OSA. Killarney Lake for lunch @ noon. Saw a loon with a fish in its mouth. Tried to get a shot of it but no luck. Managed to get a decent shot of a hawk at the portage from George into Freeland, nicknamed him George after the lake. Not very original I know not to mention quite presumptious since the hawk could easily be a female.
Overcast throughout the whole paddle but only started drizzling on OSA right near the last portage of the day. Sharing the lake with 3 other canoes who are staying to the west of us. Park seems to be nearly abandoned. Met a few groups heading out early on Killarney L. Seems they're afraid of a little weather. Only saw two canoes heading into the park.
Ended up bringing the tent after considering just packing the tarp and a footprint. Too afraid of bugs. Final decision was made weighing the importance of good sleep over the the novelty of no door. I might try it on the tentative hiking trip, that way I can argue the weight saving factor.
Found a dime on the bottom of Muriel L. tonight. 10 times as lucky as finding a penny?! Seems logical enough to me.
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