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| Kasia and Grant - all on one lounge chair! |
Last week - Monday August 22nd to Friday August 26th - Grant, Ji won and I managed to escape for a four night camping trip at Morton Lake Provincial Park, about an hour northwest of Campbell River. I went ahead with the truck and boat - and Kasia in the back of the truck. All the way up she barked! Short stop in Campbell River for a late lunch, then on to the logging road to the lake. It was in generally good condition for the first 10k - tho very rocky. It had rained earlier in the week, and on the sideroad into the lake the road's many potholes were full of water - which meant we did not know how deep they were. Luckily we only passed one vehicle on the way in, as we had do dodge all over the road. Once in the park, we parked and walked to the campsites to pick our site. Found #18 at the end - which in hindsight was probably our best choice considering it was Kasia's first time camping! She only had to be on the chain a few times, and mostly if she and I were staying in camp and Grant and Ji-won were leaving in the truck.
Everything worked well in the motorhome, and other than having forgotten a few minor things in the 'kitchen department' everything worked well. We bought fire-wood twice, and had nice campfires.
I had hoped to have internet access - but not even cellphone service there. So - I had to drive into Campbell River on Wednesday. Checked my phone messages as soon as I got service. That trip took a few hours - almost two hours travelling, plus 'errands': few groceries, new water can, boat gas, and time in Tim Horton's to answer a few emails. Definitely mixing rustic & modern-world! Never thought I'd be looking at campsites to see what sort of internet reception I would have!
I enjoyed taking pictures - especially on Thursday when Kasia and I went for a walk on a trail beside Mohun Lake while Grant and Ji-won were out fishing. It was quite hot - except in the shade - and almost felt more like being up in the Interior. Even though I think I got some good shots, they do not do the scenery justice! The snowy mountains off in the distance don't show up that well - maybe I was using the wrong setting? Once they came back in I headed over to the beach by the boat launch. I had my swimsuit on - and had brought shampoo with me. It was very refreshing to get wet - and felt really good to get my hair washed. Unfortunately Grant did not want to go and get his swimsuit on so he stayed dirty!
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| This little squirrel harassed Kasia after she chased the squirrel up the tree! |
Friday morning we packed up - and were on the road before 1130 - not bad since we got up about 9. A short stop for gas for the motorhome for gas, and then HOME - arriving back around 2:30. Heather's main comment was 'thought I'd have another day of peace'!
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| Pathway along one part of Mohun Lake - very serene in the dappled light |
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| Grasses and lily-pad leaves in lake water - rather Monet-like! |
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| Mohun Lake - fairly large, snowcapped mountains in the background |
