TIME IN ALGONQUIN

Got home this morning about 10 after a few beautiful days in Algonquin Park. The weather was perfect, the bugs were bad.

Our campsite was right on the water and when the breeze was blowing it was perfect for sitting outside.

Algonquin Park offers a rustic camping experience along with hot showers and lots of guided hiking trails.

Our friends Cathy and Paul were just a few campsites away and we spent a lot of time inside their dining shelter away from the bugs. Paul always had a story to share.

The day doesn't start until Mary finishes her coffee. Of course drinking coffee while wearing a full body bug shirt adds a little challenge to the whole experience. She did just fine.

Paul and I did manage to get some canoeing in. Algonquin Park is notorious for its canoe routes. Our days of portaging into the interior are over, but canoeing from our campsite is still enjoyable.

We even had a Loon pop up just off of Paul's shoulder. Loons are very awkward on land but in the water they can swim for long distances underwater catching fish.

Happy to be back without tipping the canoe and to enjoy a delicious pasta lunch prepared by Mary and Cathy. This was the first meal prepared by Cathy in her "instant pot" and she was impressed at how easy it all came together. Did I mention delicious?

Thanks for a wonderful few days in the Park. Hope to do it again soon.

Safe travels everyone and thanks for keeping an eye on us.