Departure

The day has finally arrived. We’re leaving tomorrow morning heading for Oswego New York. We hope to get there in 3 or 4 days. Getting cold at the marina in Morrisburg in the morning and evening. Time to go…

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  1. UnknownSeptember 11, 2019 at 5:18 PM

    It was great meeting you both. Wishing you safe travels, fair winds and following seas but most importantly I hope you have fun ! Cheers, Lucie

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  2. UnknownSeptember 12, 2019 at 3:34 PM

    Good luck to you both, have a great and safe journey across the seas.

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