Chalet Weekend (one week ago)

     Last weekend, we had the pleasure of going up to a chalet with friends for another mini-getaway.  It's near Creemore and we drove up on the Friday, taking country roads the whole way.  There were lots of farms and rolling countryside, and the occasional Windmill farm, which looked like something out of a science fiction movie.  Our hosts are longtime friends and we enjoyed a relaxing food and drink-filled weekend.

Sunset, first night

     After a hearty breakfast on the Saturday, we went further afield to go on a hike in a Conservation area.  Sadly, there are (get this) Hummer tours along the same trails, which end up destroying the trails. We actually had to get off the trail at one point to let the monstrosity take it's cargo of mostly young people (go figure) through the countryside. I turned my back on them, but, apparently, they smiled and waved.  Can you say "losers"?  We did come across some lovely views, however, so it was well worth it.

Working off breakfast

Stupid, stupid, stupid!

Lovely view of Georgian Bay looking almost tropical

Pastoral view

Hay there!

After that, we drove into Clarksburg and Thornbury to check out some Flea Market-cum-antique shops.     I have had good luck finding cheap, but interesting items in Clarksburg and this time was no exception. I purchased an Imari plate for $12 and three blue and white Imari-type plates for $20 each.  We then headed back to the chalet and had a very relaxing evening full of laughter, food and drink (not necessarily in that order mind you).

The living picnic table

     We had another grand breakfast the next day, cleaned up and headed back home, swearing up and down that it was going to be a week of salads and vegetables.

Straw bales as viewed from the car

Attack of the windmills!