Taking a break beside the McCaul Street turnaround, just north of Queen Street.






Okay - so you're a horse. The mosquitoes and blackflies are the worst they've been in years, and you're outside in the sun. What can you do to prevent bites along your back? That's right! Roll in the mud, scratching those hard to reach places, and coating yourself in dirt to boot.

On the long weekend, my sweetheart and I spent some time tramping around Algonquin Park. We came across this tree, which had fallen over in some storm. It has a very "Lord of the Rings" feel to it when your wandering through the forest - you see all kinds of things that are straight out of the books.