July 30, Day 47 - In Kingston

This morning Gerry decided we had had so much fun in Burlington trying to find the West Marine that we should do it again in Kingston. We needed to get another fender. We had lost one when pulling away from the dock in Newboro. We tried to retrieve it, but it floated to shallow water where we were unable to follow. This time Gerry did check his map more thoroughly and estimated it was 2 ½ miles to West Marine. We had a “hearty” breakfast because you just never know how long these walks might take. Fortunately, there was a nice breeze and lots to see (and buy) along the way. Gerry got an extender for the USB network card so we could hang it high and use it in the salon and some more business card blanks – he got the word today that his captains license was being issued for a 100 ton Inland Masters License with Sail and Towing endorsements and is going to add that to our Boat Cards. We also stopped in an outdoor sporting goods store and Linda bought some new sandals.

We did find the West Marine and took a taxi back to the marina with our loot (fenders and adjusters).

After resting up a bit, Linda put on her new Keen sandals and we headed out to get lunch (Texas Steakhouse) and then took the Trolley tour of Kingston. The tour was very interesting.
We got back to the boat to see if the USB extension would work and it does, so we hope to update the blog. Linda did laundry (on the boat, since we have electricity and water).

While on our walk last night, we noticed a German restaurant named Amadeus Cafe. After living in Germany for many years, we are always on the lookout for German food. Decided that is where we would eat tonight. After the weather cooled down (wow, a week ago never thought we’d say that), we took a short walk to the restaurant. It was yummy. Some of the best food we’ve had so far. After that it was back to the boat. Gerry went to bed and Linda tried to update a few more days of the blog …. Then off to bed.


City Hall (in daylight this time)



Ft. Henry, Martella tower and sailboats. The towers were built to defend the town against American invasion. Lots of sailboats out in the bay as it was a pretty breezy day.

The Royal Military College of Canada. Equivalent to West Point, The Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy in the U. S.

Another Martella Tower

More of the grounds on the Military College

A piece of "artwork" along the banks of Lake Ontario

The Canadian Penitentiary (similar to Alcatraz) but this one is still in use.

One of the homes of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister

Frontenac County Court House (still finding courthouses, no matter where I travel)

Monk's Vineyard at the Marina