At 9am, the thermometer is reading 30C.
What an incredibly hot, hot day!
To the beach after breakfast,
back for beer.
Jumping in the water cools us down after sweating in the shade…
Grateful today for
the warmth and caring of cottage communities,
summer hang outs with friends,
and cooling waters on an unbelievably hot day.
A busy day with a business meeting at Huron this morning.
Started out with my fresh kale, and apple smoothie – not so smooth really, more chewy – quite energizing and surprising tasty.
No coffee – sipped on green tea during the meeting.
Last night I watched Food Matters again – this time with my mate. Reluctant at first to watch a documentary, he enjoyed the film and is ready to increase his raw food consumption.
Grateful today for
the incredible energy I had today,
and for my mate’s openness to do this with me.
The boat is on the trailer and we are on the road in 2 hours.
A good day for a drive, we head to the 1000 islands.
Quick look at the launch area in Rockport – we decide to launch at Mallory town.
Mast raised, boat prepared and the launch is successful.
Rain begins as we load the boat with our food, clothes and other stuff.
Fortunately it is a brief shower.
On the water and heading to Rockport for a night at the Boathouse Country Inn’s dock.
Grateful today for
the golden sunset on the water,
and precious golden moments with my mate.
Breakfast with EQ in the market, pickup of yummies for lunch and we are off to the boat.
A beautiful day for a sail – endless lines of cormorants passing overhead, hot sun and cool breezes.
In through the eastern gap, we pick up 2 more friends in the harbour.
Anchored at Hanlan’s Point, we have lunch. I can’t resist jumping into the freezing water…glad for the hot sun to warm up and dry off. A super day on the lake.
After sailing, we cycle over to Afrofest in Queen’s Park. Summer time! Yay!
Grateful today for
a perfect sailing day,
a visit with EQ,
and summer in Toronto.
Champagne to start the day…Celebrating J+S’s anniversary.
After breakfast, I am quite moved by the crowds of people in red + white, celebrating Canada’s Birthday on Parliament Hill….And with special guests, Will + Kate.
After watching some of the celebrations, a bike ride to town for bread and a beer break…
On the way home, we are passed by the PM’s entourage of cars…Will + Kate off to visit at the PM’s cottage, perhaps? Thinking they might have more fun with us! 
The lake is a perfect place to cool down after the ride…
Villa C+C on Lac Glimmermere….a perfect place to be.
Grateful today for
a warm July day,
incredible meals that seem to magically appear,
and for this special group of friends.