I Heart Camping

This past weekend, we headed up to clear waters and rocky shores to do a little camping. We usually extend our weekend camping on either end of the weekend to make the journey worthwhile. Charleston Lake was our destination this time, just north of Gananoque, Ontario.

Charleston Lake is a beautiful lake with a provincial park at one end (where we camp) and cottages dotting the rest of the shores. It's not overly crowded with cottages, so it's not crazy busy on the waters with motor boats.

We paddle around to the many inlets and the tiny islands where my son and husband like to fish.

While they fish (....yawn...) I take my camera and a good book and enjoy the quiet with the pooch.

 Well I try for quiet, but Cody just wants me to "Please throw the stick?!".

He never lets me rest. Throw the stick. Swim after the stick.

Retrieve the stick.

Shake.

 

Roll.

Wait for the stick ...

It's easy to lose your place in your book with such distractions. My book has a few permanent muddy splotches to remind me of our day on this island thanks to the obsessive rolling in pine needles and shaking off water!

But the fishing was good ...

... and we saw lots of wildlife, both big and small ...

White-tailed deer on an island.

Painted turtle

Osprey

Little Green Heron

... plus we got our fix for canoeing and kayaking in a tranquil setting.

I even made time for tea back at the campsite ;)

A very relaxing and enjoyable time with my little family ... less one :) 

Who could ask for more?

I may not have a lot of computer time for the next couple of weeks as my brother and his two young boys are here visiting from Victoria, BC. I'll try and pop round to visit you whenever I get a free minute.

Thanks for stopping by!

Wendy

my ride :)