Capturing the Art of Nature
Transition to Port Stanley (Day 5)
Though long, the drive to Port Stanley can be quite interesting as we cross through the countryside.
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Ontario Adventures
2012
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Today we left Grimsby and drove to Port Stanley. We took a gentle leisurely drive through the back roads enjoying the flowing countryside as we went. It is beautiful country but as we drove I commented to Carolyn that it all seems smaller than how it felt during prior years. I guess we have started to get familiar with the area. A shame really as the grandness adds to the beauty of the region, now it seems a bit diminished.
We decided to return to Hoover Point this year having skipped it the previous few years. The rocky out crops into the lake were just as I remembered them though the farm across the lakeside road seemed different. I walked out across the flat rocks and gathered a few photos like before. Though there was decent colour in the trees the dull overcast sky kept it slyly hidden. I guess we will just need to come again next year. Done with the point we made for the town of Selkirk and the Sunflower Cafe for lunch. This small café is always busy, likely because it is the only café around, but the food is decent and we both enjoyed our choices.
After lunch we drove north to the main highway and for the rest of our drive we drove straight through to Port Stanley. The drive went smoothly and we arrived at the inn a 4:10. After checking in we drove to the grocery store and stocked up for our stay. This evening the winds and rains picked up giving us a lovely storm to enjoy. The winds were noisily howling through our room but even with the wind it was still quite warm. I just hope the wind doesn't denude the trees of all my coloured leaves I am hoping to capture.