Kristen recounted the legend of Kitchikewana to us on this rock, as we sat by the Giant's Tomb. Here's the story in a nutshell, from http://www.abouthegreatlakes.com/gbay.htm: Huron Indian legend tells of a god called Kitchikewana, who was large enough to guard the whole of the Georgian Bay. Kitchikewana was known for his great temper and one day, in a fit of rage, he dug a giant hand into the ground and flung the dirt he pulled up into the Great Lakes. Thus the 30 000 Islands were created. The indentations left behind by his fingers form the five bays of Georgian Bay: Midland Bay, Penetang Bay, Hog Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Matchedash Bay. He then lay down to sleep and sleeps there still as Giant's Tomb Island.
Kristen, gnawing on a tree
What caution tape? The trail we were on stopped at one point, with caution tape and signs about maintenance, but we didn't let it stop us. We thought, what's the worst they could close the trail for? It turns out there were a bunch of stairs missing on the downhill part, but we proceeded with some trepidation and made it just fine.
It was wonderful to be outdoors and to enjoy being by the water for a few hours- very refreshing for the spirit. It was great to hang out with Jenny and her family and be in their home for the weekend.
I took the bus home on Sunday afternoon, then hung out with a few friends for a while. A full weekend all around!
Happy Easter!
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