All good things come to an end, even short vacations. We bid a fond farewell to Manitoulin Island on Monday. After three days of rain while there, it was understandably gorgeous as we prepared to leave. I
loved it at the Mountain View Resort even though there's no mountain
and it's certainly not what I'd call a resort. I would definitely
return.
Because the weather was so much better stopped in Little Current on the way off the island to take a walk on the boardwalk. Even the rolling approach to the town was pretty. I guess those are the "mountains" they refer to on the island.
A rather old swing bridge that closes on the hour leads you off the island onto the highway to Espanola. I guess it really is time to leave.
We made a quick stop in Espanola to visit my book printer then headed east with no sure destination arranged. Passing Sudbury we dialed in the direction of Huntsville. Around 4PM we opted to stop for the night in Parry Sound settling on a hotel offering us a stunning sunset view of the local Walmart.
Yesterday the
drive to Huntsville was pleasant but again the rain played a part, a
bit drizzly so the fall colour was fading fast. A drive through Algonquin Park once again had us lamenting the questionable weather. Nevertheless a hike was imperative. I love how the people who rate the trails have obviously never set foot on them personally. I found it difficult to understand an easy rating on a trail that did not go ten feet without huge roots, rocks and slippery wet fallen leaves, all on hills.
We were lucky again. Just as we got back to the car about two hours later it started to rain. Perfect timing!
We spent last night, our final stop on this voyage, in Gravenhurst.
It's a pretty little Muskoka town and we settled on a Howard Johnson by Wyndam. I thought all the HoJos
were long gone. They used to be such a wonderful chain. I remember
them well travelling with my parents 60 years ago. I loved them. The
colour orange remains in my mind and an upgraded version of that
exists today.
Our drive home today will include a stop at friends in Victoria Harbour. Thank you all for joining us on this short escape from reality. I hope you enjoyed it. Until next time, stay well and keep smiling.
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