Canada Day, 2024

 Today started off like any other summer day in our little coastal town. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and we were all excited for a day full of adventure. Dwain, Elizabeth, Geoff and Calia  quickly scarfed down some lovely breakfast made by Calia before heading out to the parade. We went to try catching a glimpse of Bryin and the pipe band marching by as well as Calia and Geoff’s grandson Anthony.


After enjoying the parade, we decided to make the most of the beautiful day by heading over to Calia's parents' place to load up Dwain's truck with the truck rack for our big trip. A wile later We feasted on a delicious chicken dinner with all the fixings that Calia made before testing out the new rack that would hold all our boats and paddleboard.


Our destination for the day was Royston, a picturesque spot that we had visited many times before. This time, we decided to paddle to the right- hand side, all the way to the kingfisher. Along the way, Geoff impressed us all by holding a four-minute plank on the paddleboard that everyone managed to miss while Elizabeth took over paddling duties. We even attempted to paddle up to the Trent River from the ocean mouth, but Calia and Dwain comically got stuck on some rocks, causing us all to laugh as they tried to maneuver their way out.


As the sun began to set, we realized it was getting late and we needed to head back. The tide had changed, making it difficult for Geoff to paddle against the strong current. So, we all banded together, with Dwain and Calia on either side of the paddleboard and Bryin in front, creating a draft to help Geoff paddle back to shore.


Once we safely made it back to land, we were treated to a stunning sunset that painted the sky in hues of orange and pink. Bryin captured some amazing photos of our day on the water, focusing on the people who made the adventure so special.


As we packed up our gear and loaded everything back into the truck, we couldn't help but feel grateful for the beautiful day we had just experienced. Our Canada Day celebration had been filled with laughter, teamwork, and plenty of unforgettable moments on the water at Royston Rex.

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