Day 6 - Toronto (Oakville actually) Woke up to the sounds of Canada geese on the lake. We did a little shopping to get in some supplies and then went to get some shoes. None of us have any shoes that are of any use for what we are up to. None of us possess trainers. So we went to a local shop (actually part of a massive chain) called Payless Shoes. Sounds great doesn't it? Well if you consider that the Canadian dollar exchange rate is 2.42 dollars to the pound, a pair of good quality trainers for Can$35 sounds very tempting. Then there was a sale on. Julie got hers for half price, mine were Can$6 off and the boys had some off too. We each got a pair of trainers and Sammy also got a pair of sandals for less than Can$100. Under 42 UK pounds. It's cheap here. Even cheaper than the U.S. We went to the boat this afternoon which is just around the corner in the marina. Everyone is keen to go out on it straight away. But I want to check it all out first. These things can be death traps. Survival in the water of Lake Ontario is 10 to 15 minutes at the best of times. The boat has a massive V8 engine in an inboard/outboard arrangement. We have ship to shore VHF radio for emergencies, life jackets, fire extinguisher, flares and anchors to check before setting out. When I first came here 20 years ago, anyone could take off in any type of craft. Now there are stringent safety checks. Drinking is only allowed on boats with a flush toilet. We had to get one of those several years ago. What's the point of having a boat and not being able to enjoy a beer on the way? Ended up taking the boat for a quick spin and all seems to be in order. So we agree to go fishing at the crack of dawn tomorrow.