Today we awoke to the pitter patter of raindrops. Our wish is that it stops fairly soon as we are leaving Rock Point and making our way to Port Burwell Provincial Park.
Luckily our wish came true and by 8.30 a.m. the rain had stopped. It was still quite warm, so all was good.
We took our time over breakfast and our packing - not that there was much to pack, as we only used what we needed for last night after our trip to Ridgeway. Ready to leave the park about 12 noon.
It was another interesting drive to get to Port Burwell. Like yesterday, it was mostly done along the shoreline roads. Scenery and properties were great.
We arrived at the park for check in about 1.30 p.m. As there were a lot of sites available to us we just took our time checking them out.
Still very warm at this time.
There is only one trail at Port Burwell, although you can branch off, which makes it seem like two or three trails. So we checked out all the information and decided that was a keeper for tomorrow's walk.
So the rest of the day was, once again, a very lazy day for us. Just hanging out around the site and the campfire.
Thursday September 15th 2016
It was a cooler start to the day, but still bright sunshine.
After breakfast we made our plans to walk the trail. There was no rush to get started as this is the only trail here. It turns out it is a loop trail and does include the beach. So it will be a good walk.
Mid morning the sun got things warmed up nicely, but the breeze did a good job to keep it really comfortable.
Left for our walk about 11.30 a.m.. We stopped by at site #179, to visit a great couple who stopped by to chat with us last night. Sharon had some very good "camping ideas".
Along the road a ways we stopped to chat with Wayne and Carol. Wayne was a retired Fire Fighter and he had purchased one the squads antique Fire Rescue Trucks and had it all restored with the purpose of pulling their trailer. It looked really good.
And so to The Ravine Trail, about 12.30 p.m.
The trail was well laid out and had several sections with wooden steps.
Some areas of the trail revealed how deep the ravine was.
However, the creek was almost dry.
The scene at the Look Out Point, was really good. However, you could not see the Lake due to the huge bushes and trees this year.
When we reached the Beach Trail, which was an extension of the Ravine Creek Trail, we had to descend a very long hill. No problem this way. However, we will have to ascend this hill to get back!
Oh well, we do like beaches.
It turned out the beach was fabulous - miles and miles (or kilometres ) of almost white sand.
You could see the white cliffs in the distance.
Apart from the sea gulls and ourselves, the beach was completely deserted. Not a soul to be seen anywhere.
We wandered the beach for a while then started our climb back to the trail.
As is turned out the climb up the hill was much easier than going down the hill. How silly is that?
And so back on the trail.
It had turned out to be a really interesting walk, and we made it back to our site about 2.45 p.m. In time for a late lunch.
After lunch we had a nice relaxing afternoon planning our trip back home for tomorrow.
Our GPS Lady seemed to agree with the route we had picked. However, we will see about that once on the road tomorrow.
Had a good campfire through the evening and even managed to burn all the wood. Once again, another good day.
Friday September 16th 2016. 159183
Warm sunny morning, shame to leave really, but chores to get done at the homestead. Far too nice to rush, so took our time packing . Guess we left the park about 12.15 p.m.
Stayed away from all major highways, and just meandered through the countryside, Tilsonburg, Shakespeare, then onto Guelph. A very pleasant drive, especially in such great weather.
Why Guelph, you may be wondering.
The Shakespeare Arms is a perfect spot for us to stop for a late lunch, or early dinner. Always one of our favorites, when possible.
As usual it was perfect!
Now time to continue our journey home.
Arrived safe and sound about 6.00 p.m.
It had been a good camping break, met a lot of very interesting people, and the ride home was great, with lots of sightseeing along the way.
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