Our plans were to leave Clayton, New York yesterday but we found out it was Canada Day, a national holiday in this country. Since there were no available marina docks in Kingston, Ontario we stayed in Clayton. After a morning of boat maintenance and reading, we walked back to town where the Methodist Church Strawberry Festival was advertised on every street corner--- Mighty good, and mighty BIG strawberry sundaes. Last night we were able to see the fireworks from our boat which was very nice since the temperature dipped to 45 degrees! It has been quite cool—at least for us-- and we have decided these are hearty folks up here. Ned and I are wearing jeans and sweatshirts and they are donning shorts and sleeveless shirts.
This morning we went to Kingston, Ontario but docked only long enough to clear customs. Vessels entering a foreign country are required to fly a yellow quarantine flag and only the captain is allowed to set foot ashore until cleared by customs. That process went quickly and smoothly and we were on our way in a matter of forty minutes. We are now flying a small Canadian courtesy flag, while guests in their country. Of course, we still fly the American flag on the back of AWEIGH.
Arrival in Trenton, Ontario was about three this afternoon and we look forward to starting the Trent Severn Waterway tomorrow.
Judy
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