Day 2 dawned into a kind of grey day. After breakfast, the four intrepids headed out to the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club and its numerous trails. If you ever get the chance, visit this place. $5 buys you boots, poles and skis for the entire day! What a bargain! We met up with 2 of my younger sister's friends and despite our varying degrees of ability, managed without incident about 6 km of beautiful trails that meandered through ancient pines.
No lynx or fox sightings today (only my little sister has ever been so lucky) but just being out in the fresh air, skiiing a marvelous trail and pushing ourselves just enough to break a continual sweat was reward enough. I fell three times trying to ski-skate so stuck to classic after that.
The chalet comes equipped with a roaring stove, and a fully equipped kitchen so we sat down to pea soup, yogurt and tea for lunch, punctuated by a couple of homemade chocolate chip cookies. We then drove the scenic tour from Portage Bay Road into Cobalt, stopping to check out an interesting stained glass store and a wonderful native arts store then on through Haileybury where the many ice huts indicate ice-fishing is going full bore, and finally closing the circuit back in New Liskeard. No traffic jams in this place!
Now, as my sister says "It's wine time," so I have to depart now and imbibe!
BTW, only a couple of insults and digs on the part of all so we're behaving very well for siblings! Let's hope it continues.
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Is the "World's Biggest Book Store" still in Cobalt?
Yes, Bob, it is and I intend to get a visit in before I leave town if all goes well!
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