We left Killarney Provincial Park anchorage in fog but the sun soon came out. We only had 6 miles to go to Killarney to reprovision. The town of Killarney is quite small with only one grocery store and a marina that sells a few provisions. The liquor store/beer store has a dock that transient boaters can use for 30 minutes. We got there before the store opened and it was not a busy day so they let us stay several hours. We walked the town and went to Herbie's Fish Market to buy fresh fish. The ladies clean it right there and package it for you. We found the prices quite high for food and propane but the last large grocery store was back in Parry Sound so we had little choice but to shop here. The town has a special transient garbage and recycling area which is nice for those of us who only anchor.
Herbie's has a bus type fish restaurant that everyone raved about. We were not that impressed. They serve white fish and we found it tasteless with a grainy consistency, perhaps it was overcooked. I hope so because we bought some fresh fish from them, I will see how the Captain improves the flavour when he cooks it today.
We are 3 miles past the town of Killarney at Covered Portage Cove which is an exceptionally good anchorage (N45 59.987' and W081 32.825'). The cove is surrounded by high rocky cliffs and a coniferous forest and there are no cottages. We were able to dinghy ashore and walk a trail that leads to the top. What a spectacular view from the top. One must remember to take some mosquito repellent. There are lots of blueberries to pick as well. The water temperature is still in the mid seventies so we are really pleased with that because swimming is a must in this heat. We have some beavers entertaining us and we have been snorkeling but not much to see with a rock bottom with a clay covering.
Today we are not moving, the Captain needs to fiddle with the water filter and hot water tank and I am happy for the break, I might clean windows which should kill half an hour.
Basically we usually get up at 7 get our tea and coffee ready, pull up anchor and motor until noon and pull into a town to get provisions then go find an anchor for the rest of the day. We usually eat breakfast while in transit and eat dinner at around 7 at night. It's a tough life but the Captain and I think we can manage it.
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| Herbie's Fishs Market...they clean it while you wait |
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| Nice seating on the water at Herbie's Fish Restaurant |
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| Covered Portage Cove |
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| Quite a steep climb to the top |
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| LCBO dock in Killarney |
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| North Star in Covered Portage Cove |
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Not Newfoundland it's Killarney
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Wow, some of the pics got really, really big.....Still looks like you are having fun! This certainly is a different lifestyle, but you guys sure seem to love it. Don't get carried way with the window washing though....lol. We continue to be in the high 60sF, but it's sunny and we don't need the AC. Have a great weekend!
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