Adventure Island in Lake One, July 26, 2011

We paddled across Lake One in a little over an hour.  When we arrived at our destination we were very pleased to find our campsite available. A lunch was made and then we sat near the shore in the shade of several large pines. Ruth and the kids swam and splashed for most of the afternoon. Ruth and the kids also did some paddling.  After a supper of mac and cheese with hot dogs we took some hikes on the trails that criscrossed the island.  Cora lead this adventure and it was a lot of fun.  The evening was spent looking out over the lake which was a world class view of the best wilderness around.  The water was very blue, the sky had a few white puffy clouds and the trees across the bay were a golden green from the setting sun.  It rained during the night and for part of the morning.  It was just enough to make it slightly muddy and settle the dust.  We made pancakes under the tarp enjoying shelter from the weather.  Griffy and I spent part of the afternoon and evening fishing out of the canoe and from shore.  We never caught anything and never lost any bait but it was a very serene experience.  I loved it.  Griffy also learned to paddle and did excellent for a 4 year old.  It was amazing.  Cora danced on a rock ledge like a princess in her wilderness kingdom. She also spent time in her hammock with her dolly and sometimes grandma or Griffy.  We all enjoyed fry pan pizzas for supper.  We paddled around the island again with the dogs following on shore.  It was cool.   The next morning we had an efficient breakfast and broke camp.  Everything was wet from the dew.  We paddled out through a perfect wilderness morning.  The sun was bright, the air was cool, the breezes were gentle. We were all very happy with this positive experience.