Sept. 2nd
Last night the skies cleared over our little part of Montreal and you could see stars, the Big and Little Dippers, Cassiopeia, and Orion, to name only a few. We made a campfire and watched it until only embers were left. Moments like this are what holidays are all about.
We woke after a great sleep (it seems the trains didn't run past the park last night). Beautiful blue skies and warm ... who could ask for more?
Today was a short day travelling, but we had to make a stop in Brockville to pick up food for Max, so we decided to have a picnic in the waterside park by the St Laurence, right next to the Brockville Yacht Club. Pretty spot, but couldn't find a place to park with the camper other than those spots specifically reserved for boat trailers. We figured, 20 minutes, what could happen? Happily Karl saw the policeman just before he left a ticket, and, with sandwich in hand, explained that we would be gone in 20 minutes. The cop took pity on us and relented. Perhaps a good thing Karl was wearing his police choir jacket ... nothing was said, but it may have helped ... LOL!
From Brockville the drive was through the country side-roads, no highways. Just lots of cute little towns, trees, and lakes. With almost every bend in the road you could feel the cottage feeling get stronger. I love to travel and the other provinces are beautiful, but, to me, Ontario is God's Country.
We arrived at Stoker Bay just after 4 this afternoon. Dieter helped set up the camper beside their cottage, in the prettiest campsite overlooking the lake. By far the nicest site we've had this trip, and no trains!
We gave Dieter his birthday presents: a bottle of Newfoundland Screech, and a barbecue apron with Newfie sayings on it. He was thrilled with both, especially the Screech. It got Karl and Dieter remembering another episode years ago that included Dieter and a bottle of Demerara Rum and a bush ... LOL!
Most enjoyable time spent visiting with Dieter and Heather. We were treated to a huge yummy barbecue supper ... corn on the cob, and super-king-size stuffed burgers.
Incredible sunset over the lake, and another day of our holiday has come and gone. Tomorrow we look forward to Nic's arrival and a swim in the lake.
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