Under the Full Moon

Camping at our happy place, Killbear, was made all the more special thanks to magical moonlight.

After a three summer hiatus, we returned to camp at our favourite provincial park – the site of many adventures and T’s first camping trip at age 1.

What a difference 10 years makes.

We recreated the photo above, one of my favourite photos with T during his first visit to Killbear.

He’s taller and I’m grayer, but the landscape remains captivating.

Killbear is worth the three-hour drive.

We love standing on the sunset rocks, hearing the soothing sound of the waves, feeling the breeze on our skin, and taking in the fresh air.

End of summer camping was an annual tradition.

We took a break the past few summers, because we were busy and tired. But we vowed to return this year.

Simple camping food is so satisfying.

And a campfire makes the best hotdog!

On Friday after dinner and campfire smores, we went for a late night hike on the rocks.

The full moon cast a beautiful glow over Georgian Bay.

T explored the rocks and I was grateful that we could just let him run off now without worry.

The hubby and I lied down on the rocks and looked up at the starry sky.

T then came and sat next to us and went on and on about how much he loved camping and Killbear.

It made me so happy that his spirit is nourished and at one with nature.

We then took photos and to our happy surprise, T took charge and directed the shots – using his headlight to light us in the dark.

The photos turned out beautifully.

We may have a budding photographer.

I’ve asked the hubby to print the first photo above as I’d like to hang it up in our family room.

Taking inspiration from T’s creative use of his headlight, I took the photo at the top of this post of my two favourite guys enjoying the moonlight. 💕

We stayed out till close to midnight – taking it all in.

The following day, we enjoyed a full day of swimming in the refreshing bay. It was very windy, so we had a fun nature’s wave pool!

Then after a post lunch nap, we packed up to head home. We cut our visit an evening short, because the forecast called for overnight rain.

T felt sad but we stayed until it started to get dark so he could have the full day experience.

He went for a last bike ride on the rocks, taking the sight. sound and feeling all in.

Earlier on our trip, T told me that he noticed the treelike looked fuller.

Thank goodness for nature’s resiliency.

How awe-inspiring to think these rocks have been around for millions of years.

Even more incredible that the hubby, T and I all existed together at this moment in time to enjoy its breathtaking beauty.