A Kayak Adventure!

Since we had a late night, we only got up around 8:15.  Ken made us breakfast and then we ate outdoors at the picnic table at Martin's 5th wheel.  It was a relaxing time.  After some "chatting time", we packed a few snacks, drinks and then the 4 of us rode in their truck to Beaver Dam Lake, about 30 minutes from the CG.  It was rather cloudy with brief times of sunshine.  Most of the time, it looked threatening.  

Beaver Dam Lake is a 635 acre fresh water lake and you can rent small fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats.  Some of the cheapest boat rentals we have ever seen - we rented tandem kayaks for 2 hours for $10.00.  Ken and I decided to rent one when we discovered it would cost us $3.00 to launch our inflatable, so $7.00 was so worth it to not have to get ours ready, then deflate it, and dry it.  But, I will say that our kayak is much more comfortable - love the seats!  We got to see turtles, a blue heron, an osprey, and just when Ken said his paddle would be complete if he could see an eagle, he spotted one perched on a tree.  We had a great 2 hour kayak trip!

This really is a beautiful lake!

Fred and Doloris enjoyed kayaking!

I loved it too, but do appreciate the back rest on our
inflatable kayak seats!

We saw numerous turtles!

Osprey

Nice to hear and see the Canada geese!

This eagle made Ken's trip special!

Then we drove into downtown Gloucester to look for a place to have a late lunch. Gloucester is quaint, small town and we found quite a "treasure" - Olivia's Eatery! The food was fabulous (mostly homemade), nice atmosphere, a very friendly waitress, and very reasonable prices.  It is a place we would highly recommend and would love to return to.  So worth the stop!

This is Olivia's, a cute restaurant in Gloucester!

Doloris had an oyster sandwich with the best sweet potato
fries, Ken had broiled seafood, Fred the Olivia's special -
a casserole type fish dish with cheese, spinach, and a special
sauce, and I enjoyed the quesadillas.  Everything
was delicious!

We loved our special lunch!

We were back to the CG around 4:30 and sat outside enjoying the river view.  Just when we were going to play miniature golf here at the CG it started to rain.  A steady light rain lasted several hours.  So we headed inside Waldo to play Skip-Bo.  The women were victorious - YES!!!!  Then we walked to the CG store to enjoy some ice cream.  At this CG a "kiddie cone" is more then enough.  They are very generous with the portions!

Back to Waldo for a game of Hasenpfeffer (I finally learned to spell the card game we play!).  Again the women won - we ending our time together STRONGLY!  Martins left around 9:30 because they are planning to be on the road for home by 9.  Can't believe it is time for them to leave already.  We have had so much fun together!