Our last day and we finally got what I would call a "Minnesota day". Cooler weather, a bit overcast with a few sprinkles. I woke at 4:30 and started the long process of packing. By the time we all ate and got the canoe packed it was 8 am. Not quite as well packed as the first day, but it would do.

We met a crowd a few minutes later tat the portage. They were very kind and let us go first. The rocky inlet was a challenge with the canoe fully loaded, not sure how we got out so easily the first time. It turns out the group that let us pass was a scout troop from Nebraska and they helped us carry stuff on both portages, making them much faster than I would have planned.

The paddle back on lake one was quite pleasant and calm. The length of the trip was perfect (ok I would have gone another few days) but everyone has a great time. I would summarize the days of our trip as follows:

Day 1: Anxious and tired, need to find a campsite Day 2: Hot, Tired and too much "parenting" just the kids be kids, don't worry to much. Day 3: Perfect. Embrace the dirt and make a small plan Day 4: Bittersweet.