Pennywise unexpectedly had to go to the vet right before we left, and was sick enough that he could not be left unattended for the four days we had to be away....alas, he would have to stay at the clinic, where they could at least take wonderful care of him during our absence. Jane was of course, beside herself and fretted over him the entire weekend.
We set up camp at Falls Reserve Conservation Area in Benmiller, just outside Goderich. It was hot and muggy, and just getting set up was a sweaty affair after an already long drive. Dinner at least was easy (chicken tenders and pre-made salads from Zehr's) since we came prepared to sleep at the tent but not really "camp", given that most of our time would be spent at the art show anyway.
Several brutally hot and humid days followed, with days spent hiding from the sun in a tent full of art, and nights spent trying to sleep in another tent with no relief from the heat at any point. Well, in fairness we did relent and go to Boston Pizza for dinner one night, just for some AC. All the same, much preferable to three days of heavy rains and thunderstorms!
Weather aside, the show was it's usual fun time, with great food, live music, local strawberries, a used book sale (!), a quick side visit to Square Brewing for some crowlers, and some nice neighbours.
Sales were down a little from the previous year but still decent, and all that remained was the sweaty packup with many trips to the "relatively" nearby van, and the three hour drive home. At least it's a nice drive! Jane thought ahead and ordered some KFC for pickup as we neared home, so at least dinner was once again easy on a Sunday night after a very long and tiring weekend.
Goderich is absolutely beautiful - go check it out!
Camping at Benmiller
Putting the Falls in Falls Reserve
Dinner!
Goderich waterfront, early on a weekday - it got a lot busier!
Lake Huron serenity
All set up at Art in the Square
Truth!
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