Tobermory

Tobermory 9.8.10

We have had 6 lovely days here,just Vern and I, have been sooo lazy, rising late!!,can you believe it. Both finished the books, dragon tatoo and girl with fire!!! Not bad for kay eh! Margret!

Its been hot, and yesterday am ,had good steady rain. We have been cycling , and hiking in the National park, yesterday we walked round the Cyprus lake, about 3 hrs, mainly in the shade of the fir trees. This trail borders the Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron. Campers everywhere,enjoying the warmth after their long winter. All have camp sites amongst the trees, with their own open fire, to sit round in the evenings. They were swimming,diving snorkling ,having a wonderful time.

The snow lasts from October to April. Through the fields and forests are snow mobile tracks, Paul has a snow mobile and he goes for miles,cruise at 80 kms an hour , can go 140 kms an hour, and will often go several hundred kms in a day,just for leisure!! sounds too bloody cold for me. Heated seat and handle bars and the right clothing of course.!!

From this cottage, the bay in front freezes over, and the boats have to be lifted out of the water. The little town is buzzing,at the moment, the bars, coffee and gift shops are full of people,but in the winter no one is here..

The library has wireless connection, but last night it was closed, so we went to the pub for a beer after our walk and tried the connection, and managed to get a signal from across the bay!! Was hoping to skype some of you but no one was on line. !!