At Morell, we checked out the Farmer's Market right by the river and bought some tasty rhubarb tarts and double chocolate cookies. I also got a souvenir scarf from a lady who was very pleased to show me a knitted baby outfit similar to the one she had sent to William and Kate for Prince George, and how she had received a personal thank-you letter from them.
We had booked a river kayaking excursion on the Morell river through Kingfisher Outfitters. Donna, who runs the business that also rents bikes, sells ice cream and books as well as generally promoting the area; provided a full service experience. She drove us to the river, helped bring the kayaks down to the river and even provided drinks and chocolates for a snack. She also looked after our bikes and gear while we kayaked.
The drop off spot was about 10 kilometers upstream of the town at Indian Bridge.
The next three hours was spent very pleasurably with birds and nature to accompany us and the sun shining brightly.
And those chocolates did not go to waste as we got to use our arms instead of our legs for a change.
The river gradually widens out and becomes brackish as we approach St. Peter's Bay.
The shores are pretty much devoid of human presence until near the mouth of the river though there was one cottage that had obviously been towed into its location.
Soon enough we were at the haul out spot where we left the kayaks and walked back to pick up our bikes, picking up a bottle of wine and some provisions for a makeshift dinner in our room back at the Bnb.
But not before Donna offered us a complimentary ice cream. And then a relaxed bike ride along the trail back to our temporary home.
After the fun at the Circle Club dance the night before, we were tempted to head out to Goose River for the Saturday night dance but decided not to brave the country roads at night. There was pleasure enough in a nice glass of wine, some smoked mussels and an excellent partner to share it with.
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