Sunset cruise

A wonderful vacation nears its end. Tonight, Dad and I joined Max Mitchell for an evening boat ride on Colpoy's Bay.

The warmth of the sun greeted us as it shone over the bay with a fiery hue. As we sped across from Oxenden to Colpoy's, I found myself taking in the view all around us - Wiarton to the left, the islands to the right, and a great expanse of water in all directions. Once we pulled into Colpoy's, Max suggested going for a swim. So in we jumped. The water was surprisingly nice, and beautifully clear as always.

After the swim, we climbed back into the aluminum boat and went to the marina in Wiarton to see the sailboats. One couple was sitting on their boat chatting, but the place was quiet otherwise. Soon, we pulled into the dock area at Bluewater Park before turning back towards the bay.

I marveled at how calm the water was. Except for the tiny waves caused by whatever wisps of wind managed to work themselves up, it seemed like we were moving over glass. The sun maintained its warmth even as it came closer to setting behind the escarpment. I could also smell the fresh air and the scent of the trees as we moved near land. I felt so good being there on that boat that I realized, once again, that Wiarton is a fantastic place to be in the summer months.

As we moved back towards Oxenden, I noticed all the Canadian flags hanging near the lakeshore homes. And when I once again looked over the placid water that stretched off into the distance, I understood that this is a place that has so much to offer: nature, water sports, friendly people like Max Mitchell, and memories that I will take with me as my family and I return to Korea in a couple days.

Now we have one day left.