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Blame it on the summer, my increasing lazyness , the stars, or just me (!!) for not updating this blog so often. Anyway, here are some interesting developments:

Last Sunday I went on my second small excursion while being in this country (Yes, I do need to get out more often!). It was nothing planned, really. I went to the church for Sunday liturgy (mass) and there some friends asked me if I had anything planned for the afternoon. My negative response was followed by an invitation to Lac des Deux Montagnes situated near (or at) Oka national park.
The place was just wonderful! We arrived there at around 16.00 (although we left at 14.00, we got a bit lost on the way),just about the time most people were leaving. Still, it was great!
Spoiler: I did not go for a swim!
For the record:this was not a planned thing, so I didn't have a swimming suit with me. Off the record: I could always buy a swimming suit. The truth is that there is something about swimming in a lake I do not find very appealing. I guess, if sea is not involved, it just does not sound right.
But still, walking barefoot on the water was equally great and relaxing. So here are some pictures from the place. (The pictures hardly do it justice, just pick a sunny warm day and get there!)

This is the parking lot near the lake. As many people were leaving at that time, we did not have a problem finding a spot.

This is an overview of the lake as seen from the tourist establishment near by. Souvenirs, refreshments and ...toilets are there. There are also some chairs and tables where you can relax, but honestly it is better near the water!


Some fellow enjoyers of the sun and the beach. They are all enjoying themselves and so am I!













Now, what is a life guard doing at a lake? Well, the same job they would do by the sea I guess. Although the lake gets deep far away from the beach (so it is almost impossible to get drowned), still they have to make sure that no crafts will enter the designated area for swimming and that swimmers will not get in that area. So, if you hear the life-guard whistling at your direction, remain calm; it is not a shark!

A closer look at the beach. With all that sun, the water the sand castles and other art masterpieces I started to feel like home (almost!)

Honestly, there is no greater pleasure (except from swimming of course) than walking barefoot in the water.

The lake is virtually in the forest. If you are not the swimming type, I strongly recommend you to explore that forest. (I believe camping is also available). This is what I am going to do in the future....

...But you will not miss the lake. Seagulls (I know, s e a gulls!) are everywhere

O.K. It is 19.50 and it is time to hit the road. After all, the place closes at 20.00 (Dommage!). In fact, although the picture is not very revealing, there are more seagulls now than people! Anyway, it was good while it lasted.

The area between the parking lot and the tourist establishment. Don't get fooled; there are approximately 10 cars left, the three you see in this picture included.

As we were driving through the trees, I took this picture. I could not tell if that was a pond or a river but.. who cares? It is just such a beautiful place!

And that is all from my little Sunday excursion.

In other news, I am leaving for Greece next Wednesday. Details of the trip will follow on a later post. However, I would really like to see you guys before I leave. Yes, I will be back (probably the last week of August) and yes, I know that tomorrow is Canada day, but we could still arrange something before I leave. So, what do you say?