Grab a Book: Hammock Edition

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. Mom relaxes after we finish the chores.

Perched

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. Some positions my Toronto Cousin on that piece of driftwood.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Attendance

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1963. Many participated in the Lithuanian summer camp.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Camp Leaders

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1959. The visible part of the sign reads, "Lithuanians we are born."

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Cooling

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, choose another spot.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Summer Weekend

Probably near Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, enjoy a favorite spot.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

The Same Spot

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, and her daughter Jonė pose on that piece of driftwood.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Fascination

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. Family members staged a number of snapshots around that piece of driftwood.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making that photo available to us.

It's too cold to swim.

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, stay out of the water.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Lake Tour

Probably Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1961. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, rent a boat.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Lunch with the Bishop

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1959. They've set the table with real dishes.

More photos from the Bishop's visit here and here.

Summer Memory

Probably near Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, and her daughter—my Toronto Cousin—visit a favorite spot.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

This was an exciting day for a toddler.

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. The vacation is almost over, and I enjoy the remaining water time.

Moment

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Toronto Cousin and her mother—my Dad's twin sister, Jonė—create a memory.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

I'd rather stay here.

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. It's tough when a long vacation ends.

Beach Lift

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, carries her daughter, my Toronto Cousin.

We stop at the camp.

Camp Kretinga (later Camp Aušra), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. I don't remember visiting the place.

The Next Step

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. Don't worry; Mom's keeping an eye on me.

(This photo was one of Dad's favorites.)

The bishop arrives.

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1959. Even the doggie pays attention to the guest of honor.

Vacations can get tedious.

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. I beg for something new to dig up.