Rockwood Conservation Park

Only a few kms from where we are currently living in Eden Mills is another small village called Rockwood, that has a conservation area/park. So we decided to take a wander around there last weekend and check out the caves and the lake.

The small weir or "waterfall" according to Logan

There are a few trails around the park and we took the caves trail first. We were clever (to start) and took the mozzie spray with us in the car, but not so clever and went and left it in the car. And although there were some nice views to look at along the river, we couldn't really stop for long as they "swarmed" us and Janice got her regulation 10 bites in about 2 mins.

Lovely reflection shots, if I do say so myself

Hiding out in a cave...

Then we took the more leisurely walk around the lake which wound around to a nice beach area, but we weren't planning on a swim and long stay but did find a great spot for a picnic lunch before heading back.

A nice lady helped with a rare photo of us all

Look Mummy, jumping fish!

Off for a Canoe trip

We took Grandpa's Canoe out for a trip down the Grand River a few weeks ago from Elora Gorge down towards Ariss not far from the House of G. Other than the first small rapids (which we didn't expect) it was a very pleasant cruise for about an hour and downstream so a pretty easy paddle. And of course I was the perfect gentleman getting out to walk the canoe over the shallow sections while m'lady sat in the canoe, with Logan helping by wobbling the canoe side to side. Also a good excuse for me to get to wade about in the water which once you got used to the cool water was all part of the fun! All very handy when you have someone to drop you off and come and pick you up at the end, thanks Bobby G :)

So since then Logan has been very into Canoeing and so we finally found a use for the seat cover from his car seat which never really was much use on the car seat. It obviously makes an excellent canoe, with room for some cuddly passengers too!

With "Rocky" the bear acting as lookout

Then every now and again Logan shouts "big rock" and gets out the canoe and drags it round a bit, then jumps back in.... no idea where he gets that from.

All aboard and don't forget the spatula paddle