Paul writing here for Denise. She is having difficulty finfing a wireless connection. I'm visiting with Josh & Becky at their home in Golden Lake, ON. I'll be back with Denise tomorrow. Here's a catch-up summary of the walk.
Monday, May 14. Denise walked from Stayner to the little town of Anten Mills. Covering 25.1 kms. They stopped for supper at a typical small town chip stand, The Fry Guy (see previous blog post for photo). The Fry Guy graciously invited them to park in his lot and hook up to his electrical for the night.
Tuesday, May 15. This was a big day covering 28.5 kms. They traveled north east on Horseshoe Valley Rd intil they reached #12 highway (about 6 kms. west of Orillia). That evening they stayed at the old faithful: Walmart parking lot in Orillia.
Wednesday, May 16. The most direct route north (400 highway) is restricted access. So Denise had to take a route that would wind along the back roads of cottage country. Today she proceeded north to a small town called Hamlet, just before a bridge crossing the Severn Canal. They accomplished 27.1 kms before setting up camp at the Lauderdale Marina. Today Denise broke the 200 km mark.
Thursday, May 17. Denise walked along Regional Rd. 13 for most of the day completing 27.7 kms. They stayed in the yard of an abandoned cottage, where they were about 10 kms west of Gravenhurst as the crow flys.
Friday, May 18. Today they continued north west through cottage country to the town of Glen Orchard, covering 25.3 kms. From here they drove into Port Carling, on the shores of beautiful Lake Rosseau, and stayed for the first time in the walk at a motel: the Crestwood Inn.
Saturday, May 19. From Glen Orchard Denise walked 10 kms along Regional Rd 169 until she reached highway 69 at Foots Bay. From here she proceeded north on Highway 69 ending her day and week at Hayes Corner. Today she walked 28.5 kms, making a total of 304.2 kms (that's a tenth of the way!). Tonight they drove north to Oastler Provincial Park praying for an open camp site. This is one of the busiest weekends of the year for Ontario Campgrounds. They had their choice of eight open sites when they arrived.
Sunday, May 20. This was a rest day at Ostler Provincial Park. They stayed here another night.
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