Perth is our new favorite. To get here we wound through 20 miles of twisting Rideau River. Trees s often hung over the edges and the everything would open up to beautiful marsh. After 12 locks we entered the much smaller Tay Canal. This was seldom much wider than Lydia and never got over 5' deep. It was all marsh or forest primeval and non stop pastoral beauty. After 7 miles of Tay Canal we found Perth. All very old
Stone buildings and the canal running through town. Sort of like Merrickville, but bigger and more. Beautiful. So, we stayed an extra day. The weather is nigh perfect and we probably will make our goal of Manatowac, Wisconsin by the first week of October. We are tied up at a town dock, minimal cost and great view of the Tay as it comes through town. Surrounded by a beautiful park
Disturbing news Arrived yesterday, that our little friend Noah has a liver tumor that has spread some to his lungs. Hepatoblastoma is a tumor that is almost exclusive to infants. For those of our Christian friends we earnestly ask for your prayers for Noah and his parents, Joe and Jenna Blakely.For those not yet Christian, get with it, not too late yet.Joe , Jenn and later, Noah lived in our Wilton house for about 3 years. One year of that was with us.
Tomorrws plans call for us too leave early and head to Westport, Ont. We hope to meet Ashley and some Cramers in Kingston on Saunday. No wi/fi tomorrow so next blog tomorrow night or Sat.
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