Bedewell for the Day

After clearing customs in Bedwell Harbor we decided to stay the following day as well.  We needed to do some laundry and the kids wanted to swim in the pool.  The provincial park on South Pender island in Bedwell harbor is very large and has lots of hiking trails.

We all climbed in the dinghy to take a ride up the bay and through Pender Canal.  This small canal is what separates North and South Pender Islands.  It is very narrow and the current runs strong at times more like a river.  We explored the other side then cranked it up for the cold and windy ride back.  Ava rode in the bow like a dog with its head out the window of a car.  She loved every second and never complained for a minute.

Then it was off to the beach for some sea glass hunting and hiking.  One of the things we love to do is collect sea glass.  Its a great family activity at the beach.  We had a great hike and a fun time exploring the beaches.

The kids played in the pool while the laundry finished up.  Around 7pm the thunder started in.  At first it was a ways off then it started getting closer.  Finally it felt like it was on top of us. It was the most vivid lightning and loudest thunder any of us had ever seen!  Kind of spooky while on the water in a boat but really fun at the same time.