North Channel: Benjamins, Gore Bay: Days (103-104)

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We left the white cliffs of the Killarney Mountains and headed backs through Little Current to the smooth pink granite of the Benjamin Islands. 
We tied up to the shore on Crocker Island, One of the islands that make up the Benjamin Islands because of forecasted winds and the crowded anchorages on the other islands.
Plus we had our trusted dinghy and we went exploring.
The waters were pristine.  Mike had to go snorkeling. I am a big chicken in cold water. But I did go wading. It felt great on my knees.
Everywhere we looked the views were breathtaking.
If you look closely you can see many boats anchored in the distance.
We really enjoyed this place and wish we had had more time to explore.  We will probably come back next summer.
This is the view from our anchorage before we went to bed. The weather is dictating our trip from here on out.
Gore Bay is on Manitoulin Island and provided a very safe place to be during the forecasted storms.
They even had a water park, but they were closed to prepare for the high winds.
We left early the next morning. We had decided to beat feet to Mackinac Island because of more high winds coming in. We did not see many boats but we did spy this cruise ship.
We were back in the US and on our way to lower fuel prices In DeTour Michigan.  Hooray! Although we were a bit sad to be finished with Canada.
Our Journey
“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”
‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭22:31‬ ‭NIV‬‬



 

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