It's not often I get to use the word bucolic, but it truly was such a sight, with mocha coloured and black angus cattle watching us with their big cow eyes as we drove past.
Laura has begun a new adventure, selling her city home and buying lakefront property with several acres. I'm excited for her and her husband Peter as they commit to a more independent lifestyle.
What a gorgeous property! The lake in front and a pond to the side. Acres to walk in the back.
Lots of birds. Raptors, ducks. Bird feeders front and back with visiting woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches, bluejays. Freddy the cat was crouched on the counter for hours birdwatching and perfecting his attack technique, but the pane of glass made it all quite impossible.
In the mornings I did yoga in front of the wood stove while Ginger the cat circled my ankles. Tree pose, cow pose, cat pose, the morning sun rising. Perfect!
Laura is an Epitourist and as it was her turn to host, she invited the group to create a feast on Wolfe Island. We stayed two nights for a series of memorable meals.When we arrived we enjoyed a snack of melted brie with warm blueberries. Dinner was tortiere from Cliffcrest Bakery, a mushroom kale salad with homemade ice cream and fruit crumble. After dinner, a scotch tasting.
A light breakfast the next morning, of fresh eggs from Caro's girls. "Lunch" turned out to be an eight hour extravagance. We paced ourselves, allowing plenty of time between courses and a nice long walk into the back woods after the main. Before dessert, we watched the full moon rise over the water and then finished with a cheese course.
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| Mont de chimay, beer washed le vieux pane, St. Agur blue, wine soaked goat |
A highlight of the trip for me was learning more about gourmet mushrooms.
We had also planned a tour of some Kingston artisans but decided to delay our departure to enjoy a leisurely morning before the drive back to Toronto.
Truly a wonderful few days escape from city life.
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