June 17, 2019
Today we planned to do some kayaking, and some exploring of the Waskesiu region of the park. We had planned to meet up with Danny and Judy later in the day.
We drove to the Waskesiu Lake marina and put in there. The winds were gusting so we decided to stay in the lee of the shoreline and explore the river estuary and the large water fowl habitat along the river banks. We hoped to see some wildlife but that was not to happen today. We did get yelled at by a heron as we interrupted its fishing. Several large broods of Canada geese and gosling paddled away from us into the reeds and mallard ducks and ducklings scooted through the reeds as we floated by. Red winged blackbirds announced our arrival. Several large crows hopped through hummocks of marsh reeds searching for nests that they could raid.
As we neared the Waskesiu River Bridge, Danny and Judy met us and we made plans to have a wiener roast after we finished paddling. As we returned to the marina, the wind was picking up so we worked hard to get back and off the water.
Danny and Judy had brought the wieners, buns, salad, fixings, and refreshments. We headed off to the Birch Bay day camp about 5 kms, past the marina.
Danny built a roaring fire, and we sat around the fire, telling stories, making jokes and just having a lot of laughs, all the while, roasting wieners and marshmallows. It was soon time to return to camp.
We then walked around the village of Waskesiu and admired the cabins and cottages, enjoyed an ice cream cone as we watched the sun set over the lake. We phoned the family back home and afar and then walked back to the trailer. It was another wonderful day in northern Saskatchewan.
Quilting in a Kayak 