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Another beautiful little jewel of a garden in Victoria is the Abkhazi Garden. There is a wonderful teahouse there too!I hope to get to Vancouver and Victoria one day. I am fascinated by Burchard Gardens!
We had a Scarlet Tanager come through a couple of weeks ago - it stayed in a local park for about 4 days. It caused lots of excitement as it's very rare for our area - in fact the first reported sighting for Vancouver! I've never seen so many birders in one placeI saw a scarlet tanager and a yearling - I think, in the park today. I thought the tanagers had just passed through about three weeks ago and today I spotted this one
I've never seen so many birders in one place
Beautiful picture.We had a Scarlet Tanager come through a couple of weeks ago - it stayed in a local park for about 4 days. It caused lots of excitement as it's very rare for our area - in fact the first reported sighting for Vancouver! I've never seen so many birders in one place
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Definitely some carving going on there, cute & creative transformation of a log.Day two hiking in the park; early morning fog.
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In this last picture a piece of wood is on a huge rock. If you zoom in it looks like a bird sitting on top...What do you think, @Theatregal?
It does indeed!In this last picture a piece of wood is on a huge rock. If you zoom in it looks like a bird sitting on top
Love the sign, so true and a beer is waiting for you on the other side.Tongeren. Oldest town in Belgium.
Following the former aquaduct.
The Beguinage.
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@nycwalking, You live in a wonderful area near the sea. The majority of us cannot use the word "coast" when speaking of our local walks.I drove along SoCal coast. Exited car. Walked a bit. Back in car. More driving. Malibu to Hermosa Beach to park across street from Lax.
All interesting pictures from you today. Thanks for sharing.Part two.
That was a big white bird overhead.
I walked the Hadrian Wall path some years ago and would like to go back to England to try other paths.A walk in the Yorkshire dales in the north of England
A national park since 1954 and famous for its dry stone walls, Limestone hills and numerous caves it’s an area of outstanding natural beauty
a 10km walk near the village of Settle over various stills and fields and passing by a lovely waterfall
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I enjoyed my visit to the office and church very much! A great chat with some very welcoming folks!Sometimes I do duty in the Camino Information office at the side of St James's church In Dublin.
A much smaller, grey/brown one that was a whole lot quieter came and perched close to me as I was doing some weeding in the garden. I think that it had some worms in mind but was unfazed by me, being within patting distance until I pulled my phone out to take a photo when it hopped a little further away.That was a big white bird overhead.
@nycwalking, You live in a wonderful area near the sea. The majority of us cannot use the word "coast" when speaking of our local walks.
All interesting pictures from you today. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I didn't know you were an astronaut.
Is this a placed called Half Moon Bay?Not meant to be a trick question. Here is the cactus…
It does look like a big black cat! I assume it's a log if you feel your life isn't in danger.Saw a turkey today at the state park by my houseCame across a wind blown dead tree across the trail, and if you don't know what you're looking at when you come across this (3rd photo) - from afar it looks like a big black cat!
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The first time I saw it I have to admit it gave me pauseI assume it's a log if you feel your life isn't in danger.
I think Northern Minnesota has black bears.The first time I saw it I have to admit it gave me pauseBut then, of course, common sense prevailed and I moved on because there are no panthers or black bears in our area - or are there?
Indeed, it is an old rotted tree trunk that fell onto the trunk of that tree just so
I think it's Wild Parsnip.Not sure what these dense yellow weeds are,
You are correct, thanks! I just googled images of it. Ironically I am watching a new season on Netflix, "Alone" and Wild Parsnip was mentioned in foraging.I think it's Wild Parsnip.
We certainly do! And in all of my backpacking trips over the years on the Superior Hiking Trail I have yet to see one! Which, of course is a good thing;-) Indeed, I do live in the southern part of MN.I think Northern Minnesota has black bears.You apparently live farther south.
Lovely photos, and you sent me on a very quick search: what are racoons here for? I found some info on Critter cleanout. There is a lot more info available! The only pet in my house as a child was a budgie. It earned the name cheekie. I wonder why? Six of us taunting it... it soon moved to an aunt's house...Today started cloudy and by the time I came out of the park the sun had peeked out and made it feel hot and steamy. I had never seen a White-Tailed Skimmer dragonfly until today! Though the information I found says it's very common, this was a first for me! I've seen the blue, red, black and other colors but this one caught my eye because it had black and transparent wings with a white body.
Last year there were no berries in the park because they had a burn, but it looks like this year the raspberries and the blackberries are back in abundance
Saw this beautiful butterfly - which is relatively common here in MN, and then on my way down I caught sight of this raccoonAll in all a very fun hiking day!
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My husband has several E-bikes and loves them. I occasionally ride with him although walking is my "thing". You will love using it!Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in de bikebag!
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I've been intrigued by electric bikes for a while now but haven't taken the time to research them yet. It's on my list of things to try in the near futureFinally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
A few years ago, I went on a twenty mile ride on my regular bike with a friend who had just bought an electric. It only held a charge for 15 miles, so we got in a five mile unintended walk too.Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!
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A few years ago, I went on a twenty mile ride on my regular bike with a friend who had just bought an electric. It only held a charge for 15 miles, so we got in a five mile unintended walk too.
Her electric was small and clearly undersized for our ride. Live & learn, I guess. Most of them we see now look like small-medium motorcycles.Ai ai...range of my bike is 100k , depending on some factors of course but drive to work is 14k. so should be ok.
Her electric was small and clearly undersized for our ride. Live & learn, I guess. Most of them we see now look like small-medium motorcycles.
Yes, me too!Mine is still a classic max 25 k. And not a speedelec of 45k.
But my preference is still walking...
WonderfulFinally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!
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Sabine,Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!
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I loved reading that post again! You have done some interesting adventures in your life! I'm sure you have more of them that we know nothing of.Sabine,
Your bike looks great. May you have many good rides before snowfall. Indeed hills do make a difference as I learned 62 years ago (!!) when I went over the Alps at 20.
What is the name of the book. Is it still in print?Wonderful
Enjoy your new mode of transport Sabine.
The last time I cycled 20 miles I couldn’t sit down for a week, and that was despite having plenty of padding!
I think I will stick to the walking now
A few years ago, my nephew cycled 20,000 km from Alaska to Argentina for the “Irish carers association“ charity who helped care for my mum
He wrote a book about his journey and I couldn’t even manage 20 miles!
Hi TrivDadWhat is the name of the book. Is it still in print?
Great thanks, I love adventure books since my days of actually “adventuring” seriously are pretty much youthful ashes and memories. Can’t wait to get it and will send a very layman’s review.Hi TrivDad
i got the mileage wrong
it was 27,000 km not 20,000
a mere 7000 mistake!
yes it’s still there
book or kindle
i will send a screenshot
let me know what you think.
I loved reading it and did not want to finish the book
A bit like the Camino I suppose and that’s why I love the Where did you walk thread
We get to see, in photos so many lovely places and experiences
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Cheer up! I hear Norway is beautiful. Send us that same picture of your lovely deck on a sunny day next time you get one!View attachment 129218Why I didn’t take a walk today: 10 degrees C, wind, rain, fog and probably snow on the highest mountain tops. I live close to the coast and the ocean and this kind of weather is quite common even in July. I don’t like it...
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Sounds like the forecast for tomorrow where I live. It managed to get up to 18° Celsius today. Blasted Winter! I am hanging out for Summer.View attachment 129218Why I didn’t take a walk today: 10 degrees C, wind, rain, fog and probably snow on the highest mountain tops. I live close to the coast and the ocean and this kind of weather is quite common even in July. I don’t like it...
Here in France on the Marne River the forecast is 36 C for Wednesday. Just walking to the nearby post box will be exhausting.It will get better! Hang in there . We are expecting 30 C this week.Only the idea makes my brain melt.
I can see an eye in the sky on your third photo above the poleOn a fresh bright Sunday morning... many plans, but the one I acted on took me out to the port, on my old fashioned bike.
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I did walk a little bit! I wanted to see how far the works have got on the new cycle path. As yet we have no idea how they will finish the circle, over to the south side of the bay. It is so lovely to have this new option for both cycling and walking, which offers clear skies above, and is removed from the activities of the port, yet ends up at the ferry terminal where there is a cafe. Best on a Sunday when there is minimal traffic.
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Is that St Catherine Dock? I remember going there to see Robin Knox Johnson's Swahili in 1970, I think.A quick ride on the tube from home to see the
Superbloom at The Tower of London
Thanks for the explanation. I do not have a clue what a non-aging Brit might look like, but this advancing-in-age person (with a UK passport) is thankful for the first new knowledge for today! And what a lovely gesture, to hand over his prize money to that poor man's family.For non-aging Brits, The Swahili was a tub of a boat that Johnson had built of teak in Sri Lanka. He won the first ever round-the-world single-handed race. He was the only competitor to make it. An amazing story.
The Crowhurst story is tragedy writ large. Bernard Moitessier was a true pilgrim of the oceans.Thanks for the explanation. I do not have a clue what a non-aging Brit might look like, but this advancing-in-age person (with a UK passport) is thankful for the first new knowledge for today! And what a lovely gesture, to hand over his prize money to that poor man's family.
Hi peregrinopaulIs that St Catherine Dock? I remember going there to see Robin Knox Johnson's Swahili in 1970, I think.
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