The sites are huge, tucked away in the trees and very well shaded. Rene and Jo were located on the top of 'heart attack hill' and we were in the lowest section. Everyone has a golf cart to get around so we finally put our bikes to good use. The pool and hot tub are 'outdoors' but there is a complete screen structure built over them to protect against bugs. We were not subject to bugs due to the temperature being unseasonably cold. Translate that into; the pool was not crowded because only the Canadians were in it.
Our original plan to stay only a week was interrupted by a serious incident. Rene and Jo dumped their motorcycles and were both injured. Aside from the bumps and bruises they both suffered, Jo broke her wrist and required surgery which could not be performed until the swelling settled and the insurance company(s) agreed to the procedure, which they did not. Long story short, we stayed to help and provide support. After a week Jo had a plate and screws put in via day surgery and the insurance company (Sun Life) finally agreed. A little broken arm did not stop Jo's preaching the good life!Silver lining to all of this is that we found out our Sun Life was only good for 40 days outside Canada and it had run out! BC medical only pays a fraction of what the bills can be so we were off to a AAA branch pronto! They provided excellent service, allowed us to call home and deal with our local branch and in the end we were better off buying a US plan to cover us. Whew. And here's why.
Check out the hole in the hedge. That was made by an elderly lady who hit the gas instead of the brake, panicked and flew through the hedge headed right for Kaye's passenger door while we were stopped at a traffic light. Thankfully her wheels were turned and when the truck landed on the boulevard it veered to the left (our right) and came to rest up against the stop sign for the parking lot. The lady was shaken but not badly injured. Kaye needed a blood pressure monitor.
This area does not have sandy beaches. It is water ways and bayou and alligators. But boy does it have sea food. We accompanied our friends to a famous place called the 'Freezer', check out the menu. Kaye had a hot dog and a giant soft pretzel (and a few shrimp)! After dinner we attacked their market and I bought more jumbo shrimp and huge scallops for a green curry that we will talk about later. 
The best fun was the meal sharing between campsites which included many neighbours and even another couple from the Borden area who found us by fluke. Jo used to work with them. Small world. They have a dog named 'BeeGees' (yes like the group) who was an instant friend with Kyle.Wounded or not, the girls continued to shop. Day trips went in every direction (Beall's Outlet), sometimes associated with a doctor's appointment. Kaye scored 4E New Balance runners for me for under $50, an incredible price. I only managed a new battery for Kaye's computer, bought online and delivered to the local UPS Store plus a new power adapter that will run all our units.
Everywhere we went people commented on us 'brothers' so it was only fitting to both wear our PEI shirts. Our visit ended with a rock concert. I told you the name of the park was 'Rock Crusher Canyon' and that is because it is right beside an old rock quarry that was turned into an amphitheatre many years ago. A tribute band to Aerosmith had a charity concert on our last Saturday night. $10 tickets for a five hour concert. The warm up band played for two hours. $4 for tall boy beer and $5 for the dinner special. Wow, great ending to a couple of quiet weeks...now off to Tampa Bay area for another week and some time at the beach.
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