Yes, there were conflicts when the whole group of 18 was together and trying to decide things but overall the canoe trip to Rose Island in Rock Lake at Algonquin Park was wonderful. A big reason for it being successful was the Obus Forme sleeping mat I had purchased at Canadian Tire for the trip. It's one of those real thin self inflating numbers. But, this one was thick enough that I could sleep on my side and not feel like spikes were being driven into my hip. The sleeping mat and the inflatable pillow allowed me to get good night sleeps which made everything else much better.
The puffy clouds in the deep blue sky, the rippling water flowing past the scutting canoes, the view of the water and trees on the far side of lake, the chipmunks and loons and ducks, wonderful food and company. Very good memories.
hey, this has nothing to do with your entry, but i wonder if you can recommend a cheap, clean place to stay in amsterdam... i remember that you stayed on that boat, but maybe you know of hotel-type settings as well?
thanks
I always stayed on the boat but I queried one of the other folks and this is her response:
"The first few years I stayed at a Best Western Eden, but the last stay was at, I think , NH Schiller Hotel Amsterdam. The Best Western faces the Canal. NH Schiller faces the courtyard. Planning another European Vacation? NH Schiller has some more charm but rooms varied. BT could touch the walls on either side of his room if he extended them. Mine wasn't that small. Eden is functional. Both in a great location."
Both these hotels are near Rembrandtplein which we found was a very handy, central location.
Have fun!
thanks a lot for your trouble!
i shall report if we use one of those hotels