June 4, 2010 – Frackville,PA to Kingston, ON CANADA!

Well, of all the places we’d stayed, I’d have to say that Frackville was one of the scarier places.  Or at least the Motel was scary.  We passed up the first one and settled on the EconoLodge.  On the road before 0900 hrs we turned North on I-81 towards Cape Vincent, NY to catch the Ferry to Kingston ON.  The mileage between us and Kingston was 286.  It should be an easy day.

The weather was nice and this would be the first day we hadn’t seen rain since Sunday. 

The roads were clear and traffic was light.  We made good time all the way to Cape Vincent and the Ferry to Wolfe Island.  A short Ferry ride from Cape Vincent, NY finally put us back on Canadian Soil!  Clearing customs consisted on showing our Passports to two Customs Officers who didn’t look old enough to drive.  One more Ferry Ride and we’d finally make Kingston.

Now, when we finally reached the second Ferry Terminal, the line of cars was incredibly long.  We asked one of the driver’s where we were supposed to go…and this old lady steps in front of us and says, “GET TO THE BACK OF THE LINE!”  to which I responded, “Ma’am, where IS the back of the line?”.  The response I got was just her continuing to shout, “GET TO THE BACK OF THE LINE!  GET TO THE BACK OF THE LINE!”  Larry just turned around and headed for the FRONT of the line…bowing to peer pressure, I followed. 

We were the first two on the boat and found that Motorcycles are supposed to load first as they take up the corners where cars can’t go.  Apparently, the old broad had been waiting awhile….

We got off the Ferry and made a beeline for Kingston’s Division Road

After coffee, and a stop for a new toothbrush, we made our way to Meagan’s Aunt and Uncle’s house following Simon’s instructions.  It was a much shorter day than we’d had recently and the supper that was promised was worth the ride!  We had taken a moment to put up our tents and dry them out and repack some gear.  We also took a few minutes to run to Tony’s Cycle and exchange some “extra” brake pads and pick up a new rain suit.

Only another couple of days and we’ll be home….