Life's a Stitch

Post covid reunion #3 took place in Clearwater, BC at Dutch Lake. Their brochure describes it as halfway between Edmonton and Vancouver, but in reality it involved an additional two hours for the Alberta crew. That's a long haul with two little ones in the car.

The two campsites they arranged were perfect. We set up our living area on one and used the other for a parking lot. We had a living room, play space and dining room next to their camper, plus the micro mini in-law suite for us.

It was a week of firsts for me.

The fish hatchery across the road provided free fishing lessons complete with gear. I caught my first fish ever.

Being an established geocacher with over 700 finds, I had yet to find one with the most difficult terrain rating of 5, reserved for those that are more challenging to locate. This one, situated on Turtle Island, required kayaking a bit over 2 kilometres there and back, if you count the fact that we circumnavigated the island to find a safe landing spot. My-nine year-old grandson and I made it a successful adventure.

Knowing my affinity for treasure hunting activities, he later took me out for my first experience with a metal detector.

E's birthday included visits to two waterfalls in Wells Grey Provincial Park. The first was Helmcken Falls, the largest in the park. 

The second was Moul Falls, requiring a 90 minute hike (total in and out) and the added thrill of  the ability to go behind the falls. 

I volunteered to stay high enough above the falls in order to fulfill my responsibility as volunteer official photographer, besides my mother would be proud of me for remaining behind to pray for their safe return 😉. You could say my bravery has its limits.