Would like to clarify.  I never said that I had all of the answers (or if I did, I shouldn't have.)  Just said what is right for us.  We don't base camp, never have.  A layover day comes after a day of traveling and portaging, so we have had the experience of travel, too.  When we were in good health we traveled hard and made the miles.  And loved it.

I am not putting down anyone who takes a short trip, or can decompress more quickly than I.  And if you want to be super-active for your entire canoe country adventure--good for you!  It just doesn't work for me.  Time to listen to the forest, look for the small creatures, photograph while exploring in the woods or poking around along the shoreline; I find that time envigorating and renewing.  I never said anyone else had to feel that way.

Yes, and looking at the fire, too. . . .

We don't have the luxury of two trips a year, so we have to get it all in one.  If we are lucky.  And this year it won't be until August.  If we are lucky.  Have fun, you guys!