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Thank you for the link! I was amazed at how it folds up into a little metal box. And still did such a good job of cooking.

Welcome. That’s surely an interesting seat construction. Thanks for post.

I relate to so much of your trip so far, like hanging onto the canoe and alder and getting hypothermic. Your photos have a depth of color I rarely see. What camera were you using?

A solo trip up and down the Shoalhaven River about 2 hour drive south of Sydney. A wallaby and several goannas on the banks. The tiniest twig stove I’ve seen - just past the half-way mark.

I’m so glad you’ve written this up, to hear more about your Canadian friends and Wabakimi. I’m looking forward to the next installment.

I agree. As long as one has appropriate gear/clothing, paddling under adverse conditions is quite enjoyable. I love it when I have a wide-brimmed hat and the water drops can't get to my glasses. Looks like a great day.

Mountains! 😉

Three Québecois foresters found out I was using a map and compass instead of GPS, they were astounded. They had never met anyone navigating back country except with GPS. They seemed to think it was something akin to navigating by the stars.

When I tripped in Sweden I noticed that the Swedish canoe groups were very quiet and didn’t greet me or others even if we were fairly close. But I know that had I “interrupted” them, they would have gladly offered assistance. Part of Swedish culture in general, giving others space out of...

Good luck. I lost a couple years to Covid. Was all set up to do the upper Liard when Covid hit. It was tough to let that go, even though I had no choice since all the traveling was shut down.

Why is there a table on your ceiling? I could do this in my bedroom. On the ceiling.

My new hiking boots. These cost hundreds of dollars which I buy on sale which brings the price down to the low hundreds. Because my right ankle supinates unexpectedly, I am trying high ankle boots for the first time. They feel pretty good. Because there is little choice in colors, I had to take...

I have scads of maps, drawers full of maps, but none are beautifully framed or mounted. I have to spread them out on the floor for reminiscing or future planning. I mourn the decline of paper maps and am happy to see yours so handsomely displayed.

That is so great, getting the children out, even for a few hours. They will remember it forever and maybe return to it later in life.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night.

And if you have fallen through the ice, and can’t get out, get your arms as far out onto the ice as possible and let them freeze to the ice. That way, when you do become unconscious, you keep your head above water, extending the time for possible rescue. I saw this on a video where the...

Delighted to have you on board. Please keep posting. You are inspiration for me. By your example, I can look forward to almost 30 more years canoeing.

This is interesting reading. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen such a practical advice sheet before. The photo at the end depicts the water levels quite well. Again, I’ve never seen it explained quite like that. I’m aware of all these tips regarding water depth, etc, but I’m pretty sure I learned...

A message of profound grace, beautifully written. I will hold you in the light.

That's an interesting thread with the usual disagreements about what happened to whom, and who was to blame, that we can never be sure of.