Day  7 Trip east At Woodbine MD

It was very windy today after that heavy rainstorm last night. It stayed in the 25-35 mph range with gusts up to 60 mph until supper time this evening when it started to quiet down . Still breezy but not like the day.

We did not intentionally seek birds today and our daily list went from a meager 17 yesterday to a paltry 7 today. Without trying that is still very few birds. I can do better in my backyard!!!~

So instead, we visited the historical town of Westminster just north of here about 30 miles.  IT was established in 1784 by William Winchester.  We are still in Carrol County MD . So as I said yesterday planning doesn’t always work out what was expected..

Because of the building of the B and O RR (Baltimore and Ohio for those o you that haven’t played monopoly lately) here in 1891 Westminster became the “jumping off” place for folks heading west. The main street with its still operating hotels is a testament to that boom time. The German immigrants brought with them that sturdy brick architecture  seen still in  Main St
architecture. An Opera House was built before the Civil War and the name B.F Shriver will be mentioned again here besides his canning company of the 19th century. (see later for comments about the Union and Confederate troops marching through near here in the same 24 hour period. They were that close to each other on their way to Gettysburg.

The old row houses in Wincester, MD

 We stopped at the City Hall at the Visitors Center.  IT was originally the home of John R Longwell and at it’s building was declared the most beautiful home in America. He was the publisher of the Newspaper that lives yet today.  In those days newspapers were very biased and were “owned “usually by a political party. There were over 100 newspaper from the mid 1800’s to the present in Carrol County. Most were weekly and didn’t last but a few years.

 

 

 

 

 We don’t always stop at visitor’s centers but this seemed a good idea as the road system was  not laid out by an engineer but by the original  trails.The visitor Center was directed by Diane who shared with us some highlights of the area. Birding was not on the agenda, but… Barns were, when Ruth spotted a brochure on “Quilt Barns of Carrol County”. That was it for the day, a good day for moving with the truck from Barn to Barn.

Before the first barn visit,  we saw a huge crowd at a garden/plant sale at a Grist Mill that we wanted to visit. It is an annual sale of the Foundation at the house where B.F Shriver and  his brother divided loyalties during the Civil War  (see one photo)  did house the Confederates on one night and the union soldiers on the next night on their grounds, His brother lived across the street. The garden sale covered three large building and the lawn with a barbecue pit running for lunch. (No…we had packed a lunch, remember?

Carroll County has about …no …EXACTLY…34 barns with the quilt designs on them. This has been done by the County Community as a joint project  since 2013.  The pattern each farm chooses is their own and comes from  classic quilt patterns of the past and some that retell the story of their farm family experience. Hence we have here a “Barn Quilt Trail” of sorts that one can follow throughout the county. Ruth and I managed to visit 4 of them today and added 3 other barns that she spotted along the way.   One, we could not find, (wrong address in the brochure) but I found it later on Google earth.   (Isn’t that a great creation?)  (See photos)  It was a fun experience and gave me a chance to solidify somewhat, the roads of Carrol County.

B.F. Shriver's Manor House

 

 

 

 

 

Stars and Bars Quilt pattern

We headed for the trailer in mid-afternoon and even though we talked about stopping for a DQ, we did not see one, and I hesitated to look for one on the phone.  (Ruth has a rue about eating anything after 3;00 PM before supper.

Log Cabin Quilt design

 Churn Dish 

 

 

 Carpenter's Wheel Quilt Design

 

 

 

It was a good day in spite of the wind.

 Day 6 Woodbine MD April 29,2021

Getting settled after the first day at Rollin’ Pines RV Park!   Some ‘resituating’ always needs to be done when moving from one campground to the other. At the first park we did not put up our awning over the slideout. (We have the one) , so that was a “get ‘er done”, before the morning was long. All went well. After 17 months of no using it, the trailer has its own mind sometimes, so always be ready for what can be revealed. That went well ,thankfully.

 The female E.Bluebird came out. The male is taking food to the box so their must be young ones.

 

 

 

 

 

Then we discussed how long we might be out each day, and that usually determines whether we take a lunch in the “cooler” (Ours is red and white and holds enough for a simple lunch.)  We do this most birding days. We decided ‘no’, as we would not be out past 1:00 or so. (We weren’t back until 2:30!!!). Follow along here.
We headed out for the Audrey Carrol Audubon Sanctuary on Old Annapolis Rd which was part of the original road from Washington DC to Baltimore. Then it happened again. We took the road we had planned on but it turned out NOT to be the right one, so in backtracking to Mt. Airy (which we started on,… we stopped and asked! “Vicki”the barber knew exactly where to go. And we did.

This Annapolis road had many beautiful homes on it. With 167,000 people on the rolls, the county has a median income for a household in the county of $60,021, and the median income for a family is $66,430 (these figures had risen to $78,912 and $90,376 respectively as of a 2007 estimate).  So it is a wealthy County . English Speakers were a minority , with German dominant until the Civil War. The KKK was influential here as late as 2018, and was a stronghold  until the present. Joseph A. Banks and Penguin House Books are 3rd and 4th employers in the County.
We decided already that we would miss lunch in the trailer so stopped at an Arby’s in Mt Airy, where we split a rueben sandwich and Ruth ordered one of those Peach Cream shakes. (I am on water the entire trip.) Go ahead and ask?

 

In the Audrey Carrol Audubon Sanctuary are a number of Martin houses . Tree Swallow claimed!

 So the Sanctuary of Audrey Carrol is a walk around only , and composed of open areas and forests on the edges. As it was raining slightly I walked a bit and Ruth watched from the truck for birds and wildlife. A large “gourdlike“ village”of Martin nesting sites was a center of the area. There were Tree Swallows that had taken over that roost.     Not being able to stay out side for  long did not give us much of an opportunity to identify many birds although they were there.  (Cardinals, Song Sparrows, Blue Jays, etc).

These are nine Azalea bushes  at one home "next door". Thousands of these in the area.

Heading back to the trailer we stopped in Woodbine at the only grocery on town, the Food Lion…and bought what we needed. Right next to the campground the first home has a beautiful display of Azaleas of which I will post the photos.  The area  here is an Azalea paradise, with almost every home having one at least, along with the Redbud, and those pure white Cherokee Chief Dogwood. There is a vista at almost every curve and hill in the roads, and there are many curves in these old roadways. The blooms will continue after the cherry and  then will come the Bradford Pear (non commercial) and the Crepe Myrtle right through July. It’s a “Bloomy Paradise”.

                            A combination of Dogwood and Redbud in the Sanctuary

One of those "Oreo" cows that is irresistable.

             And some of that Pennsylvania Dutch art work.This is not a hex that is used at times.

                                                                 Of course many trips show those "Oreo" cows.Just one here.

 

The day ended with a huge rain shower at supper time lasting about 20 minutes and it “came down in buckets” as they say.  I will try to post a video of it. —Tomorrow we  will visit a second Audubon Sanctuary a bit further away.  I think we can get to that one without a “hitch” , …he says!- Catch you tomorrow when the wind is suppose to get up to 40 mph. 

Day 5 on the “Bell Trip” April 28, 2021

Good day to you all,
I realized that I didn’t identify the first post yesterday, I will remember from now on.

As today was a travel day  there were not many photos  but a few will be shown.

Generally we travelled NE to SW from PA to Maryland. I realize some of you are just learning English  so I should not abbreviate  so much. It is difficult to know the meanings of abbreviations unless you “know the territory”.

Most of the trip was on divided highways as getting to our destination  the shortest and fastest was was essential. Once there we can take our time and enjoy the days.

Just north of Philadelphia was where we started at 9:15 as the roofers were just  getting started to put the shingles on the roof. (see photo). We followed I-476 south toI-76 and took a 20 minute longer route than otherwise as it allowed us more rural driving  through the countryside and over the  Susquehanna River. As it happens sometimes we missed seeing the exit sign for route 222 and being on a freeway, there was no exit for 20 miles. That meant a  31 mile trip to catchup to  US 30 east of York ,where it would have only been 14 miles had we been alert enough to see route 222.  So watch those road signs !!!There was some’ one lane traffic’ due to ??? You guessed it—-summer road construction. Up here, it is the only time that can be done.That is one advantage Western European countries have  in that they have a much shorter cold season and not so cold  as the northern tier of states in the USA.

 

 

 The roofers are ready put on the shingles. Note the platform they use to support their feet, then sit to nail the shingles.

 

 

The highlight of the day was yet to come as we stopped for lunch at the Burger King in New Freedon, PA, where granddaughter, Emily Simmons  was working. For her it was wonderful sharing time, albeit she was busy working as the line at the ‘drive through’ was 10-12 cars long at noon.  Ruth and I did set a record in the restaurant. THIS WAS OUR FIRST ATTEMPT TO EAT AT A RESTAURANT INDOORS SINCE MARCH OF 2020. I think we will survive as we have our vaccine shots and the restaurant was following guidelines as to number of customers. Emily insisted on buying our lunch. (Sometimes you have to say “YES!”)

The “Ramblin’ Pines” campground is off the highway for sure.  The nearby town of Woodbine is tiny (1500?) and the campground is another 5-6 miles on a very winding ,beautifully  visted (sic)  road, and although it is large with  150 campsites we are situated at the very back of the sites, away from the pool, office, horseshoe pits, laundry  and the children’s activity yard. (Of course I’ll throw a few ‘shoes’ one day and hot the pool if it stays like this (82 F today).

We arrived at about 3:15 PM and the site ,though our site had a steep drop off at the edge of the site. I only mean a few feet, but as it was all covered with the last years leaves (lots of oak), I had to be careful  when putting up the bird feeders when moving up and down that incline.

 

                                             Our campsite at the back of the park in the woods.

 This shows some what  the precautions are that  we have to take at this age (89) when all the appendages aren’t moving like they did some 10 years ago. Getting up after getting under the trailer for a release of “gray water”is one example.  Just can’t “pop” right up anymore.

So we got settled in, ate supper, and just chilled in the evening. I headed to the back of the trailer where I could see and hear the birds in that marvelous woods. Ruth got her i pad going with a good read. Tonight it is “The Face of a Stranger”.

 Our next door neighbr feeding the "Mrs" while he stands guard and gets her food. All day!

                                                Yes,It is an Eastern Bluebird

 So that is pretty much the day, and tomorrow we will start with making hummingbird syrup (one part sugar and 4 parts water  …boiled and cooled), and putting grape jelly in the  Oriole feeder.We have seen neither but we want to be ready. Let me know when yours arrives!!!

See you tomorrow as we will be here 10 nights and I should be able to put up a blog each day. Sometimes many photos , sometimes a few.

See you tomorrow,

Jim
 

 Hi there all friends and family.

We are on the road again after a 17 month hiaitus.  The object was to take the Church's handbells to Plumsteadville PA, drop them off, have a good time touring the local states (MD, PA,VA) see a few friends and family, then on the way back, pick the bells up after they have been refurbished and "just like new" (said the man who signed the receipt). That should be about 5-7 weeks.

So with two nights on the road , we are just 40 miles north of Philadelphia and south of the Leheigh Valley. You have the area in your mind? Tomorrow we head for a site near Fredericksburg MD

The campsite is one of very few trailer sites, as the most part of the park are permanent double wide residents.  100's of them. It is a well run park and has been here in the middle of Hatfield PA for a long time. Neat ,clean and orderly.

The three days we spent here Ruth and I have seen some beautiful blossoming spring trees, especially the Kwangsa Cherry. The most full of the spring blossoming trees .

 

 

 Tomorrow we head for Marylnd near Fredericksburg to do some serious birding. The migration is just about starting and with the warm days (it was 74 here today and 80 in Red lion  at Kathy and Steve's place).  We will attempt to meet Emily at her place for lunch. Burger King iswhere she works .

This is a beautiful evening here and all three have been  clear but two were cooler. I am sitting in the lawn chair  in my shorts for the first time this season, beside the trailer, where the shade and the breeze arejust right. The robins give their evening call and a few House Finches can be heard in the trees but they are elusive.

Neighbors are out ,seemingly for the first time,  enjoying the camaraderie.

 

Also we will try to meet up with Emily Simmons  at a Burger King  just off of I-83 on our way south to MD.

The owner of the Park,Teresa, had the office roof redone and added a veranda of sorts to shade the sun , so the workers have been here each day with their automatic air hammers,ladders, and roof coverings.T hey cleared the old shingles today , and will possibly put the new ones on when they come.

One of the barns, (you know Ruth loves old barns,), was seen near where we saw the blooming Kwangsa Cherry trees  and it had character,but as you can see there was a "gate" in the opening which Ruth said took away from the beauty. OK!

 

One of the vagaries of trailering is equipment. On departing a service station, I turned sharply to enter the lane on the main road and hit the low spot of the drive with the tongue of the trailer. That released the plate used to set the trailer on when unhitching. We had to get a new one at a local RV  sales on one leg of our journey today.

The Barn.

That's it for this one, and is a start. Hope you can follow along in the month of May.-Jim

 

 

October 6-9 2019, Ontario , U.P. and Lower .Peninsula to Grand Rapids

Thursday and Friday  October 3-4 Tobermory, Ontario (Stromboli’s Rolling Log)

Inasmuch as I didn’t tel much about our time in London (Ont.) I’ll add some notes in this one. That was on Tuesday and Wed morning before we made the leg to Tobermory.

We arrived in London in the afternoon with plenty of time to get set up, but  missed the exit and exited 3 exits too soon. Somehow I had the roads labeled wrong. We went south  ( on Highbury)out of town and as I was turning around to go back to the freeway in a very narrow side road , a man pulled up in a pickup truck and even though I was blocking the road , I went back to ask him if he knew where this RV park was. After much explanation he indicated that if we continued on this road eastlerly we would come to a “T”  and turn left all the way to the freeway , the left before the Freeway, and the park should be there. (He was right, but the word “T” could mean a few things . So we headed east and came to a sign that said “T” and took that to the left (N) but after a few miles the road was blocked due to bridge construction so we
turned back to Highbury where we ended up at the freeway.

In the morning we did find our way to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery and had been told a year ago that the campground owners family had a big edifice at the entrance to the park.They evidently bought much of the land there at one time. (Andrews). We found the plot right away and proceeded to clear away the sod and dirt.By the time we finished they were all exposed at least for a while. We then returned to the trailer and headed north to Tobermory.

Serpent River Campground in Spragge, Ont.

Some of the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario on Hwy 17

There was much color in Ontario especially across from Tobermory.

Traveling to Spragge, Ontario.

The morning of Sat October 5 we had to arrive by 7:50 as there was a line for the ferry to Baymouth across the water of Georgian Bay. We were advised to get there early so w=arrived 15 minutes before the check in time (6:45 AM). We were gated , paid our fee and were the first inline although that didn't mean we were first on the ship, everything goes by size,. That went well as at 8:30 all started loading and we were in the hull of the ship up front.
We didn’t know there was an  elevator so walked the three decks up the stairs (coming down we did) and got a quiet seat in a lounge to work with pictures and watch the scenery go  by. (lighthouses and islands.) No birds.

We had to look for Propane but did not find any until we arrived in Espanola where there was plenty. Canadian Tire had a bell on their distribution center so that worked and we filled the near empty tank. Good thing as we had 4 nights in the 30’s so it was used regularly. Also stopped there to get some hearing aid batteries as I did not bring spares. Could not find a square cap for the sewer hose holder .  But continued on toward Spragge. This country is mixed fir, pine, spruce and maple. Some color but not like what we later found in the UP.
We found the Serpent River Campground and Debbie took care of us and we were in our spot by 4:00. Right across from the office so there was good wi-fi. I talked toScott across the way who is guardian for two autistic boys and that story is in my log of that day. We had hot dogs  my request, and I caught some of the LTU vs Concordia soccer game on streaming but it went freeze when Tavin came in. UGH!  Took a walk but no birds.  Some computer time.

We were looking for Crystal Falls (see note) but found this one  less than a 1/2mile from it.

There was much color (peak?) near the Soo (Sault Ste Marie)

Algoma Steel and St. Mary's Paper cover this site by the bridge to USA

A view of the Locks at the Sault looking into USA from the bridge.

Our Campsite at Newberry MI. (Kritter's Campground)

 Sunday we headed for Newberry  (Oct 6) by way of Sault Ste. Marie and a try to see a waterfall. It was about 6 miles north of town and we found the road and got right to where the road went to it and there were 100’s of cars and trucks as there was a festival for children in the woods next to the road  and that road to the waterfall  was closed. Bummer! we continued on and was told that there was a waterfall up the road , and we did  find it. I pulled into a drive that looked like I could turn around but I found after driving in that I needed about 6-8 tries to get the trailer 180 degrees. I did, and we ate lunch there, got photos of the waterfalls, and headed to Newberry.

First we had to get to the border crossing. I felt that going west on the north end of SSM and then south would be best.That turned out to be the exact way to get there as we picked up the bridge signs(USA) and followed it right to the border crossing. (Missed the entrance and went around the block once!) Crossed the St Mary’s River, saw the Sault locks , and all the rapids, were the only one in line at the inspection No problems and we were through in one minute.

I had less than a half tank of gas and I knew it would not get me to the campground some 8 miles north of Newberry  so we started out and hoped there was a station or two. We passed one but I felt that was too soon. There was NO other gas station and  about 2 miles from the one at the junction of M28 and M123 the yellow gasoline  light went on (I had 11 miles left) I knew we were alright. I pull into the station and was very relieved. “Thank you Lord” (Don’t want to hike for gasoline).

We met both Kathy and Larry who were in the middle of doing repairs at  the end of the year and Kathy was splitting logs for the winter.  (People do that in DA UP.) She was the only clerk in a campground that had chips (wood) in her hair from the work she was doing that day. Great lady and a “complete” lady.  Our site was one of 4-6 in the campground and that was fine. I walked some after setting up, and we did have sewer at  the site .  Supper was spaghetti. Getting the internet was tricky but Kathy helped me get on. It only had one Gig so was very slow.  It went from 60 that day  down to 38 F at night.

Seney NWR had 13 birds that we counted . This Mute Swan was one.

A view from Log Slide of Iroquois Lighthouse.

Still good color in DA U.P.

The dune at the Log Slide where they slid the logs to Lake Superior. It is HUGE!

Another photo at Seney NWR and the old Fire tower by Hq.

 On Tuesday we did two things .One, the Seney NWR was open and we hit  that about 9:45 . checked in a did the tour.There were not many birds around, but we did see 13 in the Refuge. The auto tour is a 7 mile ride ,and moves around the ponds and wooded areas nicely and smoothly. One big find was 7 Wood Ducks  that we spotted across one of the ponds.No Bald Eagles although they were there we were told. Some Ring Necked Ducks and American Widgeons were key birds for us.

Then heading north up M77 to Grand Marais  (Lake Superior)we took a look at the Au Sable waterfall but found the 160 steps would have  been too much. So we opted for the Lookout from the old Log Slide spot. 4 miles up the road. That was easier (500 feet)  and more level.The view is breathtaking. One can go down the slide but it takes about one hour to climb back up through the sand dune and there is NO other way. Longer for most.

One more stop for me and that was to get some ice cream in Grand Marais on the way home.  I opted for some coffee on chocolate ice cream (Poorman’s Latte?) and it was satisfying.
At $6.00 dollars it better be! Called daughter Julia (in CA) after dinner, (Ruth’s casserole of rice and corn) and she was doing fine. Her new phone was working good (i phone 11). Sent out some e-mails and did the proofing for church. IT was 39F at 11:00 Pm and dropping. It got to 34 F and the heater went all night (Thankfully)

The trip wouldn't be complete without one photo of "Big Mac".

The sled runners used in logging at the "Log Slide".

The wheels used in hauling logs (horse) which were made in Grand Rapids Mi

This site if the bnegging (end?) of the National Lakeshore  (Pictured Rocks, etc.)

There was still great color in the UP

A bit of history south of Indian River (Tustin)

Tuesday Oct 8, 2019 we headed for Indian River   in the woods.  But , before we left I was short to the sewer so had too hook up and move the trailer about 10 feet to get a good connect. OK, We did take a short run before hooking up to see if there were any dewdrops on the plants as we did last year. No luck, so we were ready to go. Said goodbye to Kathy who was headed for the wood splitter, and headed west on M 28 to M 117 south through Engadine (stopped in and inquired about Ron Leveille) .He built a new home on the Black River. I had just missed his wife, Janet,  who had stopped in at the gas station just a minute before.

We moved east on US 2 until a little road work and then at Naubinway stopped at  Fred’s Bait and Smoked Fish shop , where we bought some smoked whitefish and I bought some Turkey Jerky. Good conversation about commercial and sport fishing with Cheryl the clerk.
Heading east we had a detour at Lake Brevort for road repair and bridge so took the detour on Morse road which led all the way to Moran (123) and headed south to the bridge. The bridge crossing had many repairs and one lane was the rule, but it was a great view and blue skies.  The ticket man said he was  going to enjoy his sons football game tonight in the fine weather, (no rain)We stopped for lunch in the middle of the town (on the median) and took a few photos of the bridge (of course) and headed south.  The remained of the trip  south   on I-75, to Indian River was uneventful except for turning the wrong way in Indian River after getting gas.That was quickly corrected and we arrived at about 2:00 Pm.  It is a very large and old park They are doing a lot of redoing here. Checked in and had a site that had a sewer 30 feet from the trailer  on the other side…so we will dump in the morning at the dump site,.

Had time to use the internet at the office but it too was very slow, (Sure will vote for Broadband for rural America!). Saw some Yellow Rumped Warblers  after supper ,and  supper was the last frozen dinner this time of Beef Stroganoff. A bit warmer tonight at 50 degrees at 7:00 Pm . A very beautiful day weather wise for sure.

On October 9 (Wed), Grand Rapids  Made a straight trip down I 75, US 127, M 55 and US 19101 with a few stops for stretch9ng and then one at Cedar springs for an A and W root beer (float for Jim) . Arrived home at 2:30 Pm. Thank you Lord for a safe journey. Took time to unpack the trailer and put all goods in the house. Laundry tomorrow . In the early evening (5:00 moved up because of the EEE scare -mosquito disease.) went to watch grandson Tavin play soccer for LTU vs Aquinas College here in town. LYU wins 2-0. Tavin got 10 minute pf playing time near the end and played very good.

Wed. Oct 3, 2019 London Ontario to Tobermory

Traveled from London Ontario to Tobermory Ontario.


Well, it didn't get 27 F but we are up in Tobermony Ontario and it is in the 40'sthisAM a still wind that makes t all that much cooler. This is a very peaceful campground and I do believe we may be the only campers here. A fe permanents but no temps.

Today we will explore the cliffs of the Canadian Escarpment which is what this area is all about. It  is the  extension of the rock formation that makes up Niagara Falls.  Many cliffs, deep clear water ,sunken ships and god whitefish to eat.nToday we will explore this immediate area for visuals and possibly a few raptors , maybe an eagle or two?

Yesterday was hectic, a bit disappointing , and also satisfying in that we did get to the cemetery to clear three grave sites of Ruth ancestors, which were almost covered with soil and grass.  Then tried to get an older Canadian phone working that we had used last year.  We bought it in Walmart but after 2 hours of trying (and waiting )the tech gurus (he called in  a 20  year veteran for help)  still could not get it to register the phone.  They were mystified and thought maybe the phone was locked.So I have a sim card and a phone but no service. HA! ($30.00)

The trip up the peninsula was delightful going through many small towns on the way past the rock formations began to appear on the sides of the road. (I'll sen some pics later) We arrived late (5:45) due to all the delays but the office was open until8 o'clock so we were OK. A delightful young gal named Grace (16), helped up and got us to our site. (She even knew the birds in the park)

So that's the update and it looks like no rain today (it has rained all week) but breezy and cool. We will get out and do the local areas and tomorrow explore the few lighthouses in the area (four). Not like Michigan with  its 122 lighthouses.!!!!~

The Brown family plot with all stones cleaned.

Georgian Bay was whipping up the waves.

Thanks to Lynn for identifying these fall crocus.

Many Tamarack in the north. (U.P. and Ontario)

Au Sauble Falls near Sauble Beach Ontario (East side of L.Huron)

 4:00PM Thursday

We did take two rides to Cabot Head Light house bit did not get there. The road to it follows the shoreline of Georgian Bay and is about 10 miles of one track gravel. The heavy seas (see) are washing the road away and already three spots were very close to the road bed. We did stop along the way to observe the heavy waves  There were smashing the rocks along the shore and reducing the shoreline a great deal There will be repairs in sone places. We met a couple of ladies and their friends and they indicated a waterfalls was up ahead. SO we followed and at the site was just a rockslide evidently from an old mining site and lake providing the water where they sluiced down the logs , but many years ago, No waterfall now ,  only a stream of water.

Then we traveled to a place called Singing Sands, the water was so high that the sand was all covered, but we enjoyed the day, sprinkles, and the waves especially. There was no concert.

The beach at Singing sands had geese!

Singing Sands had heavy water cover.

Our campsite at Tobermory and we were essentially alone.

Tonight we will eat at a fish and chips place in Tobermory. Sounds like good eating (Whitefish?).s

Sorry bout the underlines. A few photos from the day.

The Tobermory land lighthouse.

The waves were kicking up today on Georgian Bay , Ontario

I had never seen a "double" sign with both snakes and turtle warning

We did about 5 of 8 miles to Cabot Head Light.  It got worse each mike.