(Thurs May 19 - Dist: 49.2 mi; Avg Speed: 8.8 mph; TTT: 5:50 hrs)
The Oriental Marina & Inn was a great place to stay in Oriental; Muskoka, no Adirondack, no Carolina (I don't know) chairs, a pool, a Tiki and a restaurant right behind the boat. The town, all one block of it was right next door.
The Bean, the most popular coffee shop in the whole county was just across the street. Even boaters would dock for a few minutes and run in to get some coffee. It was quite interesting to watch.
Chris and Bruce from Bade Boomer joined us from another marina to first check out the Tiki bar then tour the town. The seafood plant in town ensured that there were a number of fishing boats docked nearby. We strolled around for a bit but the highlight was our dinner at M & M's Restaurant. The soft shell crab was excellent and the Bade's surprised Linda with a birthday cake. The locals were a hoot as well. A most enjoyable afternoon.
It is a shame that we will be leaving the others.
Bade Boomer is going to wait a day for
Lady Royal and the two of them will be going through the Dismal Swamp. Linda and I have decided against going that route because it is so narrow and there are frequent problems with dead heads and stumps being kicked up and damaging props. We are taking the conservative, safer route. We are both kinda anxious to get to Washington now.
The Bean, the most popular coffee shop in the whole county was just across the street. Even boaters would dock for a few minutes and run in to get some coffee. It was quite interesting to watch. 
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