Cape Breton

Well, we had an uneventful trip (just the way Richard likes it) from Pictou to Dunvegan. Dunvegan is so small it really is only an intersection. We are about 10 minutes outside of Inverness which should be on a map. After we unloaded we headed into town for some groceries and then hightailed it back to the trailer so we could hit the beach. There is a beautiful beach here but there are some rip tides so we have to watch the kids carefully. After a feed on some local mussels (mmm) we walked the campground and then lit a fire for s'mores. It is quite cool here in the evenings so it is much nicer to have a fire here than in Ontario.

This morning we woke up to an overcast sky and then about 10:00 it started to downpour. It sure is nice to be in a trailer when the bad weather hits. We finished up with our schoolwork for the day, popped some popcorn and watched one of the Walton's DVD's. By about 2:00pm the sun broke through but the wind was still going strong so we figured it would be a great day for boogie boarding. We decided to go to the beach in Inverness which has a lifeguard. Boy were those waves great. Jenna and Catherine got turned upsidedown a few times from the strength of the waves. Richard and I got some great rides in and Rachel kept on getting bowled over by the waves so she waited on the beach with Matthew until we were finished. Matthew got one wave and it sucked his board down so he went under and that was the end for him! After a couple of hours we headed back to camp for a long, hot shower and some tea!

This evening it was fireside again. The kids are getting to be professionals at marshmallow roasting! Tomorrow if the weather is nice we plan to drive up the Cabot Trail as far as Ingonish Beach. Of course we will be bringing the boogie boards, you never know when the waves will be good!