Tuesday, June 28

Happy Anniversary to us! 42 years and what a ride it’s been….hope and pray for many more

 happy, healthy years together!

 We spent last night on Croker Island – so peaceful without a leaf stirring or ripple in the water. Woke up to a rainy, foggy 62-degree morning. We exercised, had breakfast, showers and left at 10:15 for Kagawong (12 miles away). Ahhhh, the sun is coming out!!!

Although this is our 5th visit to the North Channel, we’ve never stopped at Kagawong. It is tiny with friendly people, and some unique, pleasant attractions such as the Manitoulin Chocolate Works and the Candy Cabin. We bought some berrylicious jelly which has blueberries, raspberries and black currants along with the berry of the area (hawberries).  Also walked to Bridal Veil Falls, this area's biggest attraction and Mark thought appropriate for our special day!

Bridal Veil Falls 

Pretty flowers along the trail after we left the falls

One of several waterfalls on the trail

Kagawong is on Manitoulin Island which has 10,000 year-round residents and swells to 65,000 in the summertime (July 1 – Labour Day).

We rode bikes along a rural road (most of Kagawong is rural) and stopped for treats at The Chocolate Works – who would’ve thought we would find all these wonderful, beautiful sweet treats in this little village!

Mark coming out of the Boo-Bah-Lou Candy Cabin with his stash of goodies

Pretty view of Kagawong as we were riding bikes

Happy Birthday to Joan (Mark’s sister)!

Thanks so much for the e-cards, e-mails, facebook posts and texts for our anniversary! Really appreciate your thoughts and wishes!

When we were at Gore Bay yesterday, we bought a rib eye for Mark and fresh whitefish for me - having those with potatoes on the grill and a salad AND....some chocolate for dessert!

Bye bye from Kagawong on Manitoulin Island