Day 3: Monument Bay

   Today we also had a short day. We had a half layover day, filled with more swimming and more fishing. Then it was back through the portage.
   We attacked the portage a little differently today. We had everyone go with packs first, then come back and help take canoes. I think it added some time, but everyone felt more confident in themselves and their ability to take a canoe with others helping them.
   From the portage it was another quick paddle to our campsite.
   This campsite is my favorite one of this trip so far. The canoe parking was a little bit rough and we did have to carry our gear up a hill; but from the top of the hill there is such a beautiful view. Overlooking the bay we just paddled from with the sunset slowly dropping beneath the trees. It is a great campsite to just stop and look at all there is around you. All that is untouched.
   Additionally, this campsite had numerous cedar trees and we made tea from them. We also decorated a mini pine growing next to the fire pit. Since we did not bring any tree decorations we made due with pine cones, bark and crayfish claws.
   Tonight ended with peanut butter, marshmallow, popcorn balls made by Christina and a fun time playing with sparklers we brought on trail.