August 19 – Crew Change & Poonamalie
44°53′33″ N 76°3′23″ W

Sunday was crew change day. Ed headed back to Saint John, NB & my friends Brent & Rachel Temmer flew in from Denver, CO to take his place.

Ed & I had breakfast at the Roosteraunt & then I drove him into the Ottawa airport for his flight home. We had a great time together & I look forward to another adventure with him next year.

Next stop, downtown to pick up Brent & Rachel at their hotel.

We got back to Smiths Falls at 1:00. Picked up some more provisions, had lunch at a local diner, dropped off the rental car & then boarded Santosha to begin our journey to Kingston.

Our destination for the day was at Poonamalie Lock, only a short distance from Smiths Falls. Brent & Rachel had a “soft introduction “ to passing through locks as we only had a single lock to go through – tomorrow would be a different story.

Our timing was good as we managed to secure one of the last spots available on the overnight dock. We were also just in time for afternoon libations.

When we were securely tied up Brent introduced me to a new drink – Tequila mixed with sparkling/carbonated grapefruit juice. I must say, that combination gives G&T a run for its money!

After we were refreshed with our drinks we divided up our chores & started working on supper. Brent & Rachel love to cook so I showed them where the essentials were stowed & let them have at it. The results were well worth the wait.

Tomorrow (Monday) would be a busy day. Our goal would be to make it to Jones Falls.

Cheers!