Year 2 Day 98

Today is Tuesday, July 3rd and we're in Canada!  We woke up at 4:15 AM and left the dock at Oswego at about 5:30 AM following another boat out into Lake Ontario.

Following "Safe Return" out into Lake Ontario

Sunrise

It was a very long day - about 9 1/2 hours cruising across the lake, through the Murray Canal and into the marina here at Trenton.  Fortunately we picked a great day to cross as there was hardly any wind and it was kind of boring which is a good thing.

Approaching the shore of Canada

Going Through lst of 2 swing bridges

in the Murray Canal

Once we arrived here at the marina, we had to clear customs.  Mike was the only one allowed to leave the boat until we were cleared.  When he returned to the boat he told me we failed as we have plants on board and they were sending two customs agents to inspect them.  When they got here I was informed that it's illegal to bring plants into Canada and they were saying I would have to get rid of them.  I almost begged them to let me keep them and the only way they agreed was if I told them I'd never take them off the boat.  That was a close call!

Canadian customs agents getting ready

to board Queen Kathleen

Entrance to Trent Severn Waterway

We plan to stay at this marina another day to get a few thing done and on Thursday morning begin our trip down the Trent Severn Waterway.