Day 9, part 3, last part, That's a wrap, wrap!!

Running outta water and snacks 
And deciding whether to go to and through the Marmora Mine/Lake ... or take 14? 
Take the Lake. 
One Yuge! puddle stands in the way, however
snack? 
please don't worry that this photo was taken from the left side 
which way should we go?
Guess we're gonna take the mine/lake/trail way
thar she blows! 
now THAT! was a puddle!!
Yikes! 
the short access "road" to the mine/lake was the roughest, steepest section of the whole 450km trip, in the last coupla kms, for us.
where am I?! 
The Colorado Trail??!!
most of "the fences" near the mine were made with old tires from the mine trucks
crazy
mine/lake viewing platform 
I guess we are not swimming. 

welcome!
THE GOOMBAS would like ta welcome yous with a knuckle sandwich, get it, pal?! 
sign
Marmora ... and Lake 
a nice roll down Mary St to town 
first stop?
Snacks.
Of course.
Quik visit to the LCBO before it closes, or runs outta beer or something, ...

And, Done! 

Back at the Marmora Inn B & B for a shower, nap and and awesome dinner! 

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