Day 26 Rockwood, ON - East Caledon, ON

75 miles
Total Miles 4,810

Today, was our time to visit the Chappels about 45 minutes from the Schinkel home. As we drove through the countryside, we came upon several bicyclists on this beautiful Saturday morning.

We enjoyed our 2 hour visit with Don and Phylis at their home. Come to find out that Phylis goes to the dentist office where Lori (our current host) works at. And also Lois whom we saw later in the afternoon, knows the Chappels very well. Don and Phylis served one year in Africa and then over 25 years in Ecuador doing various jobs. It was a total enjoyment to hear their stories and challenges through the year.

We left their place in time to swing by Walmart and purchase a knee brace for my right knee. 2 days ago, as I was walking my right knee gave out. I hope this helps.

Lois arrived at the Schinkel house at 2pm, and we immediately drove to the Rockwood Reserve to do a letterbox. This reserve was crowded but beautiful. Lots of camping spots and there a small beach that was totally packed out with families. There were some folks kayaking and paddle boarding also.

Unbelievably we found the letterbox. It took some time. We were at the wrong beach, but we found it. Lois and i had to crawl through a covert (tunnel), and found it under the 4th pine tree. We had to solve the riddle first. It was fun. We tried another letterbox but was unsuccessful.

We enjoyed a Diet Coke around the breakfast table, before Lois left. So gave me some dishrags that she knitted or crocheted.

Doug gave me a ride out in his electric car. Boy does it have speed! G forces! For evening, we sat out under the patio table and ate a delicious chicken meal and fresh corn on the cob. We laughed. Told stories and enjoyed out time with Lori and Doug. They are lots of fun.

Fun day connecting with retirees Don and Phylis and then letterboxing with Lois and nice evening with Doug and Lori.Read more