August 24, 2020. Western Head, Nova Scotia. August.

Ken and I always took our vacations in August. When we moved to Maryland in 1970, we packed up our campming gear and headed to Parry Sound to camp at Ottor Lake with Bud and Mary. They and their three children stayed all summer at their propeerty, living in a camper trailer and a tent while we stayed in our tent. We had a splendid time. With a dock amnd a boat and a fire pit we were set. They had a large dining fly and picnic tables so it was comfortable. Every afternoon we drove into Parry Soiund to see Ken's Mother and Pearl where we drank tea and ate huge numbers of sweet goods, all baked by Ken's Mother. On the way up to Parry Sound, we always stopped for a few days with Dave and Irene in Hamilton. And we stopped to see Carol anmd Ken at their cottage at McCollough Lake just south of Owen Sound. Our pattern was always to leave Friday after work and drive a few hours before stopping at a motel. After a xswim and a good meal we were set for the morning to get to Hamilton, where we would arrive early in the afternoon. This all occured when schools started after Labor Day. By then the boys were finished sports camp and other courses and we were ready to enjoy the good weather with no bugs. We loved camping at Ottor Lake, listening to the loons while we sat around the fire and even watched the northern lights. No doubt about it. August was and is the best month for a vacation.