Bob and Bonnie: Thursday

Bob: No fishing today!! Everyone got up this morning and ate a big breakfast of eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and toast. We hurried and got dressed so we could get to Cobalt, the Silver Capital of Canada, for a 1:00 underground mine tour. On the way, Shannan experienced gasoline shock of $107.00!! We were the only ones on the tour so we could ask all the questions we wanted. I think everyone came away thankful they were not a silver miner in the early 1900s.
Next we stopped to recharge our energy levels at the local ice cream confectionery.
Decided to try and find the short walking trail to a place called Devil's Rock. Instructions said it was an unmarked trail head with very little parking. Looking at the map we had an idea where it might be. Finally saw a small place to pull off the road and park, but there was one running car already there(!) No one was in it, or they were passed out on the floor. Anyway, there was a small, faded wooden sign with a pointed arrow and 'Devils Rock' painted in black. Barely noticeable, but Shannan spotted it. The trek in to the lookout took about 25 minutes. The view from the summit with its 300 foot drop to the lake is spectacular. Posted some photos below.
Stopped for a late lunch at 'Gramma's Chipper' in North Cobalt. Good thing this diner isn't in Elk Lake or I might be putting on a couple pounds. Fries with hot beef gravy are pretty good.
After lunch it was shopping time in New Liskeard. Hit the Giant Tiger, Dollarama, Food Basics and Walmart. Got to camp about 8:00 and it started to rain just after we got back. So the kids had a snack and we played games.

Bonnie: The view from Devil's Rock was so awesome! We could see Quebec across from Lake Timiskaming and lot of islands in the pretty blue water. And we ate several handfuls of wild blueberries that were growing there. That was a special unplanned treat! When we got back, we adults weren't hungry so we just snacked a bit and the kids had sandwiches. We had a fun time playing games after that until bedtime. I'm so glad I brought some different games with us! This was a great day for everyone.

Shannan: My favorite parts of the day were: the hike, the blueberries, Gramma's, and the games. The hike was beautiful and it was fun for the kids (and Nana and Pap Pap) to find their perfect walking sticks. Of all the hikes and outdoor adventures I've been on, I don't remember ever being able to eat a berry found in the wild. The blueberries were delicious! The only downside was being on the edge of a 300 foot cliff. Nothing stops a mom's heart like watching her littles play near a huge drop off. Gramma's was so yummy, Pap Pap grabbed a menu to take home...I'm pretty sure they'll be back. To end this fantastic day, we played games. Of course we played some "Pit" that ended with Faith finally beating Pap Pap with a corner on cocoa and Mia saying, "Hey! I was collecting cocoa!" They'll catch on how to play, eventually.

Standing on the edge of the 300 foot cliff.