Hastings and Peterborough Ontario

At Hastings on Wednesday the 29th we stayed on the lock wall.  People were fishing the river from the lock walls just a few feet from our boat so I decided to fish a little as well; didn't catch a lot but enjoyed talking to the locals.  I met three brothers who hang out together and fish together. Ron, Gerry and Nelson all in their 70s were fun to talk with.  The town is small with not a lot going on, no internet but it was a pleasant stop.

On Thursday the 30th we traveled to Peterborough to join our canadian friends in a great independence celebration on the 1st of July (Canada Day).  The scenery on the way alternated between summer cottages, total wilderness and big homes.
Peterborough is a beautiful small city located on a small lake with a hugh fountain in the middle of the harbour.
While there we met several loopers, Jim and Cathy our "old" friends, Sandy and Ed "more old friends", our English friends and a nice canadian family of Tim, wife, daughter and Grampa Carmen.



Ethnic food fest at Peterborough





Getting ready for the Parade




Lift lock




Tim, wife and daughter




Grandpa Carmen




Fireworks

On the way to Hastings



Peterborough fountain



Peterborough home garden




Peterborough garden #2

 The next posting will be on Sunday or Monday.