The hundred and thirtyfourth week of the pandemic

Last Friday, after two positive Covid tests the night before, we went to hospital to see if we could get Paxlovid, an anti-viral drug to get us better. They were excellent with their care, but Roy was quite reluctant and when I realised that it clashed with my Eliquis and Ritmonorm, we declined.

The burger feast

The following morning we both felt fractionally better and the kids made us some fantastic burgers for dinner. Roy was in seventh heaven and we decided that the trip to the trailer was on.Sunday we left for Lovesick Lake, had some lunch in a diner en route  and arrived after two hours.

The view of the lake through the trees 

On Monday we left Roy behind and walked to Alex's favourite lookout point above the park.  The view was very pretty and the limestone pavement interesting. I struggled on the uphill and got very tired at the end, but it was worth the effort. 

Alex in his kayak

On Tuesday Alex went on an early morning 3-hour paddle in his kayak. Considering that he had Covid only a week before us,  he proved his fitness and strength brilliantly. After breakfast we made an attempt at visiting the Peterborough Petroglyphs, but it turned out that they were closed on Tuesdays. 

Glorious autumn maple leaves

So, we went geocaching instead in Apsley, a small town North of Lovesick Lake. The first one was in the Library, which was a "Mystery cache" which was fun, while the second one should have been in a tree stump in a sylvan cemetery, but was missing. We had lunch in a diner again and I had the mother of all wraps, which I could hardly finish.

Alex by the rapids

Muggins just below the rapids

In the early evening Alex, Roy and me have walked to a nearby lockgate, where we found another cache. The real sensation, however, were the Burleigh Falls, which were more like rapids, but sensational all the same.  Roy and I got very tired, perhaps this much exercise was a tad too early after Covid.

Some of the petroglyphs 

And finally, yesterday we returned to the petroglyphs, which proved fascinating. I have never seen anything like it. Roy and I have tried to decipher the meanings, but they have run out of information leaflets, so it was quite difficult.

The diner by Stoney Lake 

We drove round Stoney Lake en route home, stopping for a bite at another diner/souvenir shop. One of the ladies came from Cheam, Roy spotted the accent. 

Callum and I in the pedal boat

And finally, yesterday's sensational highlight came in the form of Callum, my brilliant eldest grandson, who took his grandma on a trip round the inner bay of Lovesick Lake in his pedal boat. That was such fun, I love that young man so much, it hurts.

The campfire

In the evening, the chief pyromaniac, namely me, was entrusted with lighting the campfire. I did it in no time and enjoyed it. The atmosphere at this part of Canada is magical.  Its quiet, full of lovely, friendly people, it has glorious sights, views and fresh air. I am so pleased that Alex and Meaghan have bought the trailer and I can tell they are very happy here.

Alex and Meaghan's trailer

Today's our last day, tomorrow we're travelling back to Toronto. The weather's still great, so hope that our trip to St. Catherine's will be pleasant.