It doesn't get much better than this

From sunrise in Port Rawson Bay...

...to secluded anchorages in Spider Bay,

...we are enjoying the wonderful summer weather as we meander around the Massassauga Provincial Park.  

One of these anchorages is home to an abandoned copper mine, surrounded by high rock walls which crack and wear in amazingly regular, straight-edged shapes.

We were joined here for a night by Bob and Judy from Florida, aboard Sanderling.  They are on their way to the North Channel, but at a very slow and relaxed pace that allows them plenty of time to truly appreciate the beauty of the trip.

We took them on a dinghy tour of the area, and discovered this new addition to the local landscape.

It seems to follow traditional construction, with all of the long supporting poles, and an entrance flap that laces closed, but we were unable to determine what material was used for the covering. According to a neighbour we met, it has two storeys.  This has to be the coolest bunky on the bay!!

Our days on the bay have been spent watching the loon family train their chicks,

and trying to keep ourselves cool with the help of our new floating toys.  A tether to the mother ship means no worries of floating away, and allowing total relaxation, as demonstrated here.  Sunglasses and hat in place, and a built in drink holder to complete the experience.

On our last trip into the marina, we came across an unusual sight - a flock of loons.  They are usually such solitary creatures, which are occasionally seen in pairs, but hardly ever in groups like this.

Sandwiched into all of this rest and relaxation over the last few weeks have been cataract removal and new lens implants for Michael, in both eyes.  He'll be good as new (or maybe better than new) in no time.