Day 13 - St-Hillaire, QC to St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC



They did the entire Chambly Canal today



We met up with the guys at lock 5 on the Chambly Canal, which is a very peaceful place, but there area 8 locks in pretty quick succession, and then an 8 mile or so gap to lock 9.  We had a nice lunch on a picnic table just after they exited lock 5.  They took off pretty quickly because they wanted to finish the rest of the canal before the locks closed at 6:30PM.

I took a little video, and not sure what the clicking is, but you will get a little flavor of the canal here.  Al entertained us a little with his harmonica, and gave a quick science lesson, which prompted Brian to say, "See what it's like traveling with a school teacher!"  (Note: Link will be posted in the morning as video is still uploading)

They managed to complete the Chambly Canal today (9 locks), and it wasn't as easy as predicted since there was some current and a headwind.  After spending time with them at a few of the locks we met up with them again just after lock 9.  They took the mini back to our hotel to get a nice hot shower, and put on their new ROW CANADA! t-shirts for dinner at a local Italian restaurant. While at dinner there was an incredible thunderstorm outside, so we stretched out the meal so that they could return to set their tents up on the dock in relative calm.   They have  a very narrow spot, so getting in the tents is going to be tricky.  We were tempted to hang around and watch, but were a little too tired.

They plan to get to Lake Champlain by tomorrow night, but will be working against some strong currents.  Peg and I will be heading to Montreal tomorrow for the night, and will meet up with them again on Tuesday.

Mr. Frei holding up his new supply of Rice Crispie Treats

Resting at Lock 8

 





Coming to dinner in their new shirts