I am so glad I got in one more canoe trip to Algonquin before India. This was my first Fall wilderness camping trip in about 20 years.
The leaves are brilliant this year, stunningly so... All shades of red, pink, crimson, orange, and yellow. When you come around the bend in the road and a vista of trees on fire fill your car window, you can't help but gasp and stop in mid-sentence of whatever conversation you were having.
The first night of our trip was cold. It was so cold that by 10 p.m., we were all wearing hats, gloves, and winter jackets around the campfire. It was so cold that when you walked away from the campfire, you could see your breath, but when you get too close to the fire, you got smoke in your eyes. It was so cold that my friend insisted I take one of the two sleeping bags she brought up so I can keep warm. I had only brought a light one. She had a warm sleeping bag, plus her winter coat and a heavy wool sweater.
The weather was glorious all weekend, but too cold to swim. I only had to get my feet wet before the rest of my body objected. We canoed each day and on Sunday, we went on a 10 km hike over buried railroad tracks. You can almost hear the train coming as the path wend through forests and over a lake.
I feel invigorated and am ready to take on India. I invite you to come with me as I try to document my trip here:
The Road To Delhi
Hope to see you on the road.
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I'm at a loss for words. I'm reading your entry and can't believe it. It was excatly one month ago that we (those who read and write on your blog) were talking about how September for many is a symbol of starting a new year. I never would have guessed that it meant you leaving the for India on an emotional and potentially life changing experience. Nor did I think it would include a work trip for The Man to a country struggling with an internal war. Furthermore, not to mention, The Boy testing his ability to manage his own affairs.
When reading both your email and this entry I can't help but be sad and excited at the same time. Honestly, I felt weepy.
How does the saying? "you never know what you've got until it's gone" Well, even though contact between family members can be sparse, I'm very much going to miss you guys.
I'm very excited for you both.
Bon Chance et Bon Voyage
Love SIL
Sylph,
zhu ni lu tu yu hua, bing hao hao zhao gu zi ji..........
祝你旅途愉快並好好照顧自己
(I hope it says what I mean.)
Sil - These are unexpected turns, aren't they? Thank you for your thoughts. I hope I will have internet access and I do more than whine about fatigue on the march.
Fryslan - I am delight to receive your message and good wishes! Thank you.
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