Canoe, Swim and Eat Icecream again

Eating out is getting too expensive. Need a creative solution...
A&W breakfast in the car - one of our favourites.
Hello Ewan,

The idea for today was conjured a little over a week ago; when I had an urge to canoe - the three of us. It was a summer thought. Blue sky, warm weather, cool water and us three paddling aimlessly and enjoying ourselves. That vision pretty much came true today. I give much credit for my dear wife, who is not crazy about spending all day in the sun and felt a bit unsafe after our last canoeing experience in Alberta. I did a little research and found that Awenda and Emily both are suitable for canoe novices. I picked Emily and turned out to be a good choice. The day was perfect. 

A quick recap: We took our time to get ready without rushing. Had breakfast in the car. Took the 407 to avoid traffic. Got to Emily around noon and canoed for about an hour. Saw beautiful 蓮花 (lily) on the water. Made cup noodles with sausages and red cabbage shreds. Then went to the beach. Swam, played sand, sunbathe and bummed around. Then cleaned up and got a quick rinse at the comfort station. Drive back, taking 407 again to avoid traffic. Decided to try out new HK cafe at FMP (new for us) called 樂和餐廳. Yum! Played with LL in the back seat which was special. Scootered when we got home. Showered and bed.

When I asked you what's your favourite parts of today, you wrote this. The photo above was selected by you.

My favorite thing today was going to the beach. We played building a cake (with sand) and we swim. I enjoy eating cup noodles. 我鍾意喺個沙灘嗰度玩。我鍾意食雪條。I like to go swimming and I like hanging out with my mom and dad. I love my mom and dad.❤️💓🌈 And Florence learn how to canoe! 💖💖❤️❤️

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