Peterborough to Lakefield

The day was gorgeous but hot as we left Peterborough. We are really excited about our travels today because we will have the first of two Lift Locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
This will be Peterborough Lift Lock and will be our second lock in a series of seven locks total for today. As we entered our first lock of the day a huge cruise boat pulled in behind us and travelled with us through the Peterborough Lift Lock.



Just beyond the Peterborough Lift Lock we came to the first of two swing bridges that will need to be opened for us.



Then just a little further along we passed through the campus of Trent University. We were totally taken by the outstanding and futuristic architecture of the campus buildings.

Then just a little further, cows as far as we could see.




We only travelled 9.7 nautical miles but it took us a whopping five hours to go the distance. I know that we lolligag, but 2 nautical miles an hour is slow even for us. It did rain for about ten minutes when we were in the last lock just before Lakefield but after the rain stopped the heat and humidity were intensified. We reached Lakefield and decided to spend the evening at the Lakefield City marina so that we could sleep with air conditioning. This marina was wonderful and had extremely clean restroom suites with relaxing showers. Even though it was not our longest day on the water..we were exhausted, so it was early to bed just as the sun set.

Hours on the water: 5
Nautical miles traveled: 9.7
Number of bridges to be opened: 2
Time spent waiting at bridge: 0
Number of locks: 7
Next Destination: Buckhorn Ontario
What we are listening to: Envy the Night by Michael Koryta
Lesson for the day: We loved the Peterborough Lift Lock!!
Obligatory knitting report: Socks for me