Yesterday, Jane and I drove to Bracebridge to visit with my nephew, Geoff and his family. They live in a beautiful country home just outside of town.
It’s just over an hour’s drive from our place in Barrie.
We arrived at mid afternoon and Ben, the youngest one, was anxious to give us a tour of the house. So he and his sisters, Joey and Jayme, guided us through their place. Geoff then suggested we take a walk around the property. He has made a few walking trails through the wooded area surrounding the house, so we took a little trek around.
They have a lot of wildlife nearby including deer, raccoons, squirrels and the ever present chipmunks, which keep their dog, Charlie, busy. On our little walk, we came across what is obviously a den of some kind, probably used by a bear.
It was easy to imagine this as a good winter hibernation spot. Once the snow fell, it would be a great place to sleep the winter away.
Geoff and Angie prepared a great dinner of rotisserie chicken, potatoes, vegetables, followed up by a delicious cheesecake dessert.
We had a great time reminiscing and talking. There was a nice comfortable, homey feel throughout our visit there. Thank you, Geoff and Angie, for inviting us and making us feel so welcome.
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