Dehydration is not a good thing and we started the weekend in a quiet enough fashion and as we settled down with a small glass of a natural rejuvinating elixer. Or at least a glass of Pino Grigio and some snacks.
Julie had promised some of her famous ANZAC slice to Lesley during the week so we thought a quick visit to both, deliver the goodies and to look at their new kitchen was in order. We thought we shouldn't go empty handed drinks so after a discussion we armed ourselves with a bottle (or 2) and wandered around the corner...Luckily for us we didn't arrive during dinner and even luckier for us Lesley asked if we would like to see how well the *****NEW***** stove worked and even luckier for us she asked if we would like to stay for dinner!!!!
But first the ****NEW****STOVE****!!!!
Turkey bacon and eggs for breakfast, then pack the picnic basket for a trip over to Parry Sound to view the boat. Nice and I can't wait to see it in the water, mind you, I didn't feel the least bit seasick !!!
I notice that Gilligan has changed his hat for this series......
Well I'm sure the crew could be whipped into shape for future sailings but for the time being it was all aboard the CuRVy and into Parry Sound for a look around. Parry Sound http://www.townofparrysound.com/ is a beautiful place right on Georgian Bay http://www.visitgeorgianbay.com/ And anywhere that claims "it is rich in arts, culture and heritage and pays tribute to its home-town hockey hero, Bobby Orr". This must be a good place!!!
And what do you find in any place in Canada. Water!!!!
The amount of water here is amazing to an Australian. Julie grew up on Sydney Harbour and I lived for my formative years on Australia's longest river, the Murray, and we are both in awe of the rivers, waterfalls and lakes.
A pleasant hour's drive brought us back home where we prepared for another folk night at the Muskoka Place Gallery. These monthly nights have been great with a variety of acts which take place in a small, friendly venue. Tonight's performers were Bob MacLean http://www.bobmaclean.ca/ and Jen Morgan-Anderson As ever fantastic!!!
Sunday morning. Pancakes and ......... Oh well we are in maple syrup country and we won't be able to get a friend's home-made maple syrup in Narooma.
Stan at excercises had told me about a bluegrass/ gospel morning at the Anglican Church so off we went. Great group, great harmony and great fun. Had to leave because we were heading to Algonquin Park!!!! Algonquin Park http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/ is a special place and with our close proximity I'm sure we'll be here plenty of times. Today for something totally differrent we had a picnic lunch by a lake! Saw an interesting sight when what I thought was a dock turned out to be a boat
Lunch over we were off for a walk at Peck Lake. First attempt wasn't totally successful with lots of tree roots and other trip hazards and we finally turned back after we encountered a 30 metre (33 yard) sheet of ice over the trail. It didn't take much convincing for the writer of this blog to abandon the trek. Undaunted we sought out an easier target and settled on the Hardwood Lookout Trail http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/recreational_activites/hardwood-lookout-trail.php . It was no Everest but it was very nice and for me it was acheivable, which at times is needed. It promised a nice view and we weren't disappointed.
Obstacles overcome it was back to the CuRVy and heading for home when..................... the pilot said "I think I just saw something" and she brought the wheeled conveyance to a shuddering halt
Could it be??????
I think it might be!
Yes it was!!!!!!!!!!
A MOOSE!!!!!!
With the monkey (or is it moose) off our backs and with about 485 digital photographs to prove it we headed back to 460 Sarah Street Nth, Gravenhurst satisified that they do exist
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