Another Day in Paradise...

Day 3, Wed. July 17, 2013

Wow, what a day! This was our biggest adventure day for sure.  But, first things first.  We started off with Bob’s famous blueberry pancakes made with those very berries they picked yesterday…..and with real maple syrup! I almost needed a nap right then and there….but no time! Today is kayaking day and it was starting off great. No rain!

 

We were all packed; swim suits, snacks, sunscreen, lunches, life jackets,  water shoes, hiking shoes, cameras, kayaks….we were marching out the door; left, right, left, right…..turn around, the trailer tire has a flat! No worries, Mike and Bob (and the mosquitoes) have it changed in no time!

 

Okay, take 2….we’re off! The sun was shining and there was a cool, mystical fog rolling over the hills and into the valleys.  We put the kayaks in at Sinclair Cove.  It was beautiful bay with high rocks on both sides and an island straight out ahead.  The sun was shining and the fog slowly dissipated. 

 

 

We headed out with Bob (and the dogs) in the lead to check the wind and waves on the big lake.  You have to be really careful about watching the wind conditions because it can get quite treacherous very quickly (cue music for The Edmond Fitzgerald here…). All in a single file line, we were off. 

 

 

 

 

I was a little hesitant at first as I am more accustomed to river kayaking than lake kayaking. Plus, the kayak I was using had a much flatter bottom on it than mine at home which makes it a tad bit tippier (if that’s not already a word, it needs to be).  The waves were just right; enough to be challenging and adventurous, but not enough to evoke sheer panic.  That’s the balance I was looking for! We made our way out around a point and back into a cove with a sandy shore to do some more swimming.

 

 

After swimming and jumping off the rocks, we thought about paddling out to an island and even started in that direction, but as we got out further, the clouds started moving in and the wind picked up.  We did a left turn and headed back to Sinclair Cove. 

 

As we were coming in, we noticed a fishing boat on shore.  Sure enough, there were some First Nation fisherman selling fresh Coaster, Whitefish and Lake Trout.  We bought a variety and were set for dinner later that evening.  First Nation is the proper term for Indians that live in Canada.

 

Heck, it’s only 12:30! What’s next?  Bob and Cherie really wanted us to see The Sand River which has a hiking trail and waterfalls.  So, we headed off again!  A quick lunch at the trail head and away we went.  It was sunny and warm, and Cherie commented that there were more people than she had ever seen there before.   It was a great spot for family pictures and nature scenes.

 You could see Lake Superior in the far distance

 

 

 

 Man were we wore out on the drive back from our day’s adventures.  The dogs put themselves right to bed when we got home; especially the puppy, Bruce. He is so darn cute!

 

Fish dinner, cheesy potatoes, beer bread, and Hawaiian cake for dessert.  That’s good livin’ right there. Then Mike and I took a walk to cap off the day.  We sat along this shoreline just down from the cabin.  I love the rocks all piled up; the colors and the reflection of the sun…..

 

 

Until tomorrow......

 

Journey On,

Cindy