A festive day ahead. Balloons and banners decorate the dining room in the main lodge of Domaine de la rivière Mistassini. For sure, this 10th day of July is the last of our expedition. But above all, this 10th day of July is an important rite of passage for Catherine G.who turns 18! In the morning, […]
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Category Archives: Expédition MistassiniJuly 9Our group of late risers wakes up to JF’s appropriate poetic recitation. « So make the best of this test and don’t ask why. It’s not a question but a lesson learned in time. It’s something unpredictable, but in the end it’s right, I hope you have the time of your life”. The warm night […] July 8: A Morning Like Any OtherYet another morning like any other. Mario did not catch any fish. Well, only a small one. He says a larger one got away. It’s a bluish morning. The smell of bacon is in the air. The birds sing. Friendly smiles. Complicity. The sky must be sad to see our expedition slowly coming to an […] July 7: A Second FirstFor the second time of this trip, it did not rain today. The day before (Sunday, 6th) was a perfect day: fresh fruit, beach, short distance, full blue sky, weather around 30 C, cool breeze. Hum… seems to me there is a bathroom freshener by this name… July 6: The Truth, The Whole Truth, Nothing But the TruthTruly, no one, no one in the world, had a better Sunday. It’s not possible, no. Mario goes as far as saying that he believes this was the best day in an expedition of the history of the Foundation, dating back to 1996. Not too shabby! Let me tell you how it was. July 5: Here goes…We left l’Île-à-la-ciboulette late, as the kids slept in. The angelus bells must have been ringing at the Girardville church – the closest hamlet, more than 70 kilometers away – when we set out in our canoes. The youngsters go to bed late, sometimes past midnight. In fact, nightfall is rather late in these parts. […] July 4: High and LowThe day had started well. At dawn, the clouds were gone. A soft breeze was keeping the mosquitoes away. Then came nice white spots on the horizon. Followed by grey ones, dark and heavy. By 9 o’clock, the spots were drenching us. July 3: We’re off!Our canoeing expedition has started. Grey skies overhead as we leave the Chute Blanche site. But, as by magic, the clouds slowly disappear as the day progresses. As the curtain rises to give place to the show, the grey weather dissipates and, around noon, the sky is blue. And tonight, stars in the thousands can […] The Gang of Nine (2)Not as gung-ho this morning, this gang. Bleary eyed, the adventurers stretch as they stumble out of their tent. Mosquitoes, black flies, gnats and other bugs used every opening to join our adventurers under the blankets. In short, no long and deep sleep for our heroes. The Gang of NineThey are beautiful and radiant. They are victorious. Their eyes are full of life. Their hearts overflow with hope and tenacity. They are about to go through an uncommon experience. Such are the nine youths who will navigate the River Mistassini with the Tip of the Toes Foundation during the coming days. JULY 1: INITIATION TO CANOEING … THANK YOU FOR THE SUNNY DAY!Hoping the good weather will last all through their adventure, here is a summary of the activities to come. Photographs of Mistassini 2008 and other photos of the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation are available at the following URL: INTRODUCING THE ADULTS OF EXPEDITION MISTASSINI 2008From June 30 to July 11, the Mistassini River is hosting an On the Tip of the Toes expedition. Outdoor and medical specialists will closely supervise the youths. JUNE 30 –The Mistassini River Expedition Takes Off!This summer, the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation will take some twenty cancer-stricken teenagers on two extraordinary expeditions. Two separate groups will enjoy a unique experience where they will be given the opportunity to face a challenge and to test their limitations to help them increase their self-esteem and their confidence in life. |
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