Into Canada

The old lighthouse at the end of the Oswego Harbor jetty marked

the beginning of our journey across Lake Ontario.

 

 

 

 

 

Soon after starting our 42 mile crossing, we watched the sunrise come over the horizon off our starboard side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So here we are, four hours into the middle of Lake Ontario, on a set course between Oswego and Kingston.

  We haven't even seen another boat for at least two hours. 

What would be the odds that we would be on a collision course with a freighter bearing down on us from the west?

 



 



In keeping with the "Law of Tonnage" . . . . . . . .

 

. . . . . . . Spiritus does a 180 degree turn to give way.

 

 

 

 

  



As we cross over the imaginary border line in Lake Superior,

our former cheerleader gives us a big "C" for Canada!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approaching Kingston, we admire a fleet of single-handed sailboats in the distance.

 

 

Next thing we know, we are in the middle of a race!

 

 

 

 WooHoo!!  The Captain cleared customs for Spiritus and the crew.
Spiritus is proud to claim "international cruising status" now!

 

Our stop at Confederation Basin in downtown Kingston is absolutely exquisite!
We even scored a live music concert soon after we arrived!

 

A stroll along the waterfront brought us to the Marine Museum.
This was Kingston's first drydock, making it a valuable port for both ship repair and ship building.

The City Hall is a magnificent landmark!  The grounds were bustling with activity including music and an outdoor movie.
 

 

 

 

Dining is a favorite pastime in Kingston, with many fine restaurants to choose from . . . . . .

. . . . . . and too many pubs & taverns to choose from as the Spiritus' crew samples Canadian beer!


 

And, YES, we managed to find the most delicious ice cream!
Aaahh ... Life is so good!