What country are we in?

• Killarney is one of those towns that is very limited when it comes to getting any supplies. However, it has the important stuff like a liquor store, small grocery and restaurants. The current was very strong when we pulled into Sportsman's Inn. It had everything we needed and all for $.50 a foot. We took a long walk along the nature trail...one of these days we'll remember to use bug spray before we start. We walked about forty-five minutes when we realized that its a forty-five minute walk back. Later my sweet tooth was acting up, so I decided to bake a cake to satisfy it. Everyone on the dock made a comment --someone is baking --smells like home. Of course we shared and got to know all our neighbors.
• There's a red and white school bus parked by the fishing dock. The bus was converted into a fish and chips take-out store. The entire 2 days we stayed in Killarney there was a line waiting for the white fish dinner. We ate there on Saturday night.
• We went to Baie Fine; very clear and protected waters. So clear, it reminded Mike of a nice glass of gin! We dropped anchor and once again tied the stern to a tree. At night we went for a dinghy ride to watch the sunset. We met 2 more couples, who also were out for a little ride. Jokingly they asked if we had the champagne; we all just laughed. They invited us back to their sailboat for coffee or a drink. We went back to our boat first and got some champagne, they were very surprised when we showed up with the bottle of bubbly. When we left them to go back to our boat we couldn't believe the amount of stars in the sky.
• The next day Mike and Pat S. and Mike and Cathy C. joined us on their boats. We all took a dinghy ride up to the "Pool" at the far end of Baie Fine. The ride there, which was about 5 miles, could have been a little smoother. We pulled the dinghies up on shore and tied them to trees. We climbed up the mountain and did a little hike, again we forgot the bug spray, and came to another lake called Topaz Lake. Mike climbed down to this lake and went for a swim. It's a dead lake, the color is just that different. It was well worth the walk to get a look at the crystalline water. Heading back was not as much fun as getting there. The waves were breaking over the front of the dinghy; I was glad I had my bathing suit on. After the long walk, the hike up the mountain, and the wet ride home I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
• Little Current can be a challenge to dock the boat; the current always runs at least 4 knots. Other boaters actually come out to help you dock. We stayed at Spider Bay Marina...guess how it got the name. I can remember staying at Essex Island many years ago. There were lots of spiders there also. It took close to a year to get rid of the little pests.
• On to the Benjamin Islands. We anchored past a spot called "Sow and Pigs." You have to be careful here; the little piggies can jump up and grab your props or stub your bow. It's very rocky.
• From here we went to Gore Bay where we met up with some other loopers. Loopers are people who belong to the AGLCA. We all got together and went to dinner that night at the Rocky Racoon Restaurant.
• Next port, Kagawong, where we were greeted by Bob and Wendy. They owned the place and were also loopers. We spent the afternoon visiting Bridal Veil Falls. You have to walk down a trail; once again no bug spray. Taking a dip in the water was great, the falls were a little tough. When you were under the falls the water comes down so hard it was like you were being hit with stones. It was beautiful. That night the church had a roast beef dinner. We spent the evening with Bob and Wendy hearing about the loop.