Although apprehension lingered at the “get go” of this trip, largely due to the darkness of the marina, unknown waters and our very first time on a houseboat—it dissipated the next morning in tune with the fog. When, three days later we had to debark our floating house, we just weren’t willing to leave. But needs must, so with maps, rendezvous and a full itinerary, we set off on a road trip to explore the Central Rideau area.