More tips on the move
This morning our Bay Trippers and River Adventure’s set out for their respective canoe trips. The Bay Trippers are off to travel the Kesagami River for 24 days in the James Bay Region. The River Adventure’s are off to Missinaibi Provincial Park where they will embark upon a 10 day canoe trip down the Missinaibi River.
Today has been a very full day at camp. We started this morning with early morning paddling for those who want to work on levels. The water was smooth as glass this morning so it made for a fantastic experience. We also had Gathering this morning. Here each group brings a rock to add to our rock cairn which has been around since 1956 and then each group presents a song or poem or both –always impressive what the groups come up with. It’s a reflective time on a beautiful point overlooking the lake and the sound of nature is everywhere. It’s always a treat to experience.
During this time Beth in our office received a phone call from our VII’s, they were checking-in to tell us that things were going GREAT! They are right on schedule, which is great news; even better news is that the ice is all gone. They did say they were catching many 3-5lbs Lake Trout and Char as well, just a little bit jealous as I write this. Overall things are going really well for the VII’s, they did say they were having an amazing time.
This afternoon the campers were placed in activities and were busy from 2:30 until 5:30, I am hoping there will be some good sleeps tonight. In a few minutes we will be having a campfire, full of skits and songs. It looks as if the weather gods will let us do it outside as well – generally the best place for a campfireJ.
Just so you know the following trips leave over the next couple of days; two-week Pioneers leave for the Temagami River tomorrow. Both two-week Coureur de Bois leave Thursday morning, one travelling north from camp while the other will travel south. Also on Thursday our one-week and two-week juniors leave for their overnight and three night trips respectively. Friday the remaining trips depart, both two-week Temagami’s, both four-week Pioneer’s and the four week Coureur de Bois.
Looks like we are in for some warm weather, happy to see.
Until the next time,
Woody