Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Day 2 - Tuesday 7/30/13 Ottawa, ON - Sault St. Marie, MI (678 MIles)

Our "shortcut" across Canada, over the top of the Great Lakes, was 10 hours of 2-lane driving on Rt. 17.  While scenic, it didn't allow many views of the lakes, but it did help us avoid I-90 through MA, NY, PA, OH, IN & IL.  We ended our very long driving day in Sault Saint Marie, MI at this little motel, RIGHT across the street from the locks where we were lucky enough to see a few freighters pass through the locks that connect Lake Superior to Lake Huron. What a fascinating process to watch.
The ship upon entering the lock.

 The freighter in these pictures is 75' wide x 736' long and BARELY fit.  It sat just 5 feet from either edge of the lock.  The prowess of these captains to navigate such tight quarters is impressive to say the least.  It was a Montreal ship full of iron ore heading into Lake Huron.
After the lock has lowered (30-40'). WOW!
  Rick INSISTED that we stop at Tim Horton's for that quintessential Canadian experience. :-)

1 comment:

  1. Have an extra cup of coffee for me, I hear it is excellent!

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