Although quite cool out the sun was nice and bright so packed up El Campista and headed to Mac Gregor (our winter camping place).
Very quiet drive through the country to the park. Now it is beginning to look rather wintry along the road side.
Due to the "seasonal winter" trailers we did not have much choice of sites, but took #83. It was an OK site but not a lot of shelter from the trees and a long way from the hydro hook up. Guess all the "winter" campers took the good sites. That's not so good for campers like us.
Set up our little tent/add a room, which did a great job sheltering us from the wind.
Quite cozy really.
Here is the sitting room in the tent. Just enough room to relax with a "cuppa" tea, or something a little stronger to beat off the cold.
Here is the cooking and dining area.
After lunch we walked around the turtle pond, where there was far more water than the last time we were there. Did not see any turtles or frogs. May be a little too cool for them.
The Chickadees were, once again, happy to see us.
From there we walked along the shore to the beach are, where the tide was way out. We had never seen it like that in all the times we have been here.
Then we wandered along the shore trail to the Point, where the wind was almost at howling point, and we felt as if our ears had fallen off. We knew that hadn't happened because our hat was still on our head, and we could still see!
So time to head inland a little, into the treed area of the trail, where it was considerably more comfortable. Then back to our site for a nice "cuppa".
It appeared the wind chill was -3c, so yes, it was on the cool side. Got the campfire going where we stayed for some time in the warm, before we had BBQ supper.
Then relaxed in the cozy warmth of El Campista..
All in all it's been a really good day.
Thursday 8th November.
Very cool morning -5c. Luckily no wind and lots of sunshine.
After breakfast we hiked the Deer Run Trail. Still a little cool but bright and sunny, so comfortable to walk. We didn't see many birds or animals and certainly no people or deer.
Along the trail we could see the damage that the remnants of Sandy had left. So many trees broken and downed. This is the second time we have camped here after a big storm and the devastation is very visible.
If you look closely you may be able to see the ice on the water along this part of the trail.
It was a great walk and a super way to spend an hour or so before lunch.
Hope the weather holds out like this for this afternoon.
Yes - the weather was perfect for an afternoon hike, so we walked the Old Shore Trail to the point, and this time we were in no hurry to leave. There was no wind at all, just brilliant sunshine.
It was so clear out here that we could just see The Lighthouse in Southampton from the Point. Hope you can see it too.
From the Point we headed along the trail towards the Turtle Pond and back to our site.
It was a fabulous afternoon.
Got campfire going and spent the next couple of hours there before BBQ sausage - always soooo good.
Decided it would be "movie" night. Cannot remember when we last did that. Watched "The Deadliest Sea", based on a true story. Very good. But I don 't think we will be going anywhere on the water for some time after watching that.
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Bit cloudy, but also quite a bit warmer. Time to head back home today. It's been a good few days, and hope to be able to get back before the end of the year, Mother Nature allowing, that is. 311190
Stopped in at Port Elgin on the way home, found a few bargains - now that is fun too!
Catch you all again soon.
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