Monday, August 13, 2012

Up North

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Just returned from a trip to Northern Ontario to visit family.  Part of the time was spent at my brothers lake house.  What a gorgeous spot.  Swimming in this beautiful spring fed lake was such a treat.

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Their two Samoyed dogs were my constant companions – they thought I was their personal masseuse. 

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There is nothing quite like paddling on a quiet lake and catching a gorgeous rainbow trout for dinner.  My brother was terrified that I was going to tip the canoe, but we made it back to shore – dry and with our prize. 

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The weather and the bugs cooperated and my time there was pure bliss. 

While in Ontario I visited a few small towns and found some great tea bargains.  I’ll post more on that later and also show you some pics of “animal house”. 

6 comments:

  1. Aaaaahhh! Lovely!

    Those currants you mentioned were so good - and tart! They cost a pretty penny, but worth it.

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  2. I was getting quite jealous of your brother's lovely riverside home until you mentioned bugs. They may have behaved for you, but I'm a bug magnet, so they would probably come out just to see me! :-)
    Your brother has a lovely looking home, the Adirondack chair are a favourite of mine (not that I have one), and two beautiful dogs.It looks like you had a great time.

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  3. He could tell a "whopper" of a story here!

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  4. Sounds like a great trip, and Ican't wait to hear about your tea bargains!

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  5. How lovely to have time by and on the water. I would love it.

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