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LEAMINGTON, Ontario
Canada
We made the run from Sandusky Ohio, directly
North across Lake Erie to Leamington Canada. We joined the Great Lakes Cruising
club at the municipal marina there for a weekend.
I can understand when I have an occasional problem with Cuban customs and
immigration, but I never thought that Cuba would be easier for us than Canada!
Seems that things have changed since we were there last (and this is before Sept
11). I ended up being an illegal alien and smuggling in the kids! Since we
were on a six+ month, 5000+ mile cruise, I carry a shotgun on board the boat.
Years ago we simply declared this to Canadian Customs - they then had the option
of OK'ing us with it, or I declared it ship's stores and they had the option of
locking it up on board, or holding it for us until we departed. They wouldn't do
either - After I declare it honestly, they tell us that we can't have it. They
also go back and forth and tell us they won't pick it up or lock it either - but
that we're not allowed to have it. After beaurocratic haggling for a while
I simply said goodbye. We ended up staying without their permission - but I had
given them full information on everyone and the boat.
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Amber & Jessica share their birth with
both dogs! |
Horse-drawn carriage tours were
available right at the Marina. We didn't go, but Jessica & Amber enjoyed
feeding the horse candy and petting it.
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Our Great "Adventure" began when Lisa
wanted to walk into town for a festival. After the first 3-4 MILES we gave
up! Seems to have been lots farther than we thought. Instead, we abandoned
the festival and stopped at Gilligans Restaurant/Bar for dinner. Capn Dad
had exotic wild game for dinner, but that grossed out the girls.
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Capn Greg can use a good glass of wine after that
hike! --- We took a cab back.
CJ, Amber and Jessica at left. |
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