A Scorcher

We had our hottest day this year on Saturday, a scorcher at 27.6 degC.  Actually it did feel really hot so we decided to head down to Tanya Beach at about 11am on Saturday morning.  There were only a few families there when we arrived but by the time we left it in the afternoon it was the busiest place in Labrador City!

Now when I say beach I mean the sandy part of Tanya Lake.  The sand is a light brown colour and pretty coarse but it is like a beach.  Steve was extrememly keen and took the plunge out into the lake, he said it was the coldest water he had ever been in!  The kids don't seem to mind the cold water and were happy to play for hours in it.

For reference, it was the hottest recorded day this year and the coldest was -40.3 degC (without windchill factor) on Feb 14th.

Steve swimming in Tanya Lake

Tanya Lake in cooler days

Our first Canada Day

Last Friday the first of July was Canada Day.  We went along to the celebrations which were also the 50th anniversary celebrations for Labrador City.  There was a Newfie band playing and lots of free stuff for the kids,  we got flags, pins, tattoos and a show bag.  I was surprised when I arrived to see most people dressed in red or wearing Canada tops. 

In the afternoon we went to a Canada Day party with the some of the HSE team from IOC.  Fortunately the weather was awesome so we had a great first Canada Day!

Ryder waving his Canadian flag

Eating Fairy Floss

P.S. Steve has finally completed his dog sledding blog, check it out under April.