Summer – Page 7 – Picture This

Crystal

All photos were taken on our July 12, 2021 walk along Tamarack Trail in Bunchberry Meadows. We saw a few of these a week ago, but many more have popped up since. They are mesmerizingly delicate. Crystal © Delicate mushroom. along Tamarack Trail edge. Tiny crystal plates.

Creature Feature

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are reading it on your phone, it is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos were taken on our July 12, 2021 hike through Bunchberry Meadows and Tucker’s Field. Summer walks here are filled with birdsong, rustling in the woods, slitheringContinue reading “Creature Feature”

Seasonal

All photos taken on our July 12, 2021 hike of Bunchberry Meadows and Tucker’s Field. Its Just Seasonal © Sauntering along gravel hiking trail, into forest, fully covered in green, summer’s heat wave seeming to make views stale, wild flowers plots were few and far between. Deeper in, colour drops lined grassy path, defying explanationsContinue reading “Seasonal”

Risk vs Reward

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are reading it on your phone, it is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos taken during our July 11, 2021 bicycle ride. Just like Covid 19, there is an element of risk in everything we do. Don’t follow protocols orContinue reading “Risk vs Reward”

De-tour of Alberta

All photos taken during a 34 km (21 mile) bicycle ride in the rural area East of our city. About the Title The joke in any Canadian winter city (you know – 4 distinct seasons) is that there are really only 2 seasons – Winter…and…Construction. As soon as the snow is gone and the frostContinue reading “De-tour of Alberta”

Yardscape

All photos taken July 7, 2021 in my yard. Raindrops on Hostas Sod Webworm webs on my lawn Mock orange petals on the ground and in the bird bath, Hopi bell on Amur cherry and my garden progress. My Delphiniums Petunias, Lamb’s Ear and Begonia

Scenes Through a Dirty Windshield #6 – Kamloops to Beaumont

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are reading it on your phone, it is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos taken July 25, 2021. Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to Timmies we go……………Drive thru that is. Bacon and sausage breakfast sandwiches and a family packContinue reading “Scenes Through a Dirty Windshield #6 – Kamloops to Beaumont”

Fallout

All photos taken July 25, 2021. So, despite the quiet room, comfy bed and the super quiet air conditioner, last night’s sleep? was less than stellar. Still keyed up from the hectic past week, I still had hope of a decent sleep, so we could complete the final 10 hour drive home. Not to be!Continue reading “Fallout”

Bugging Out

All photos taken during our July 5, 2021 walk in Tucker’s Field/Bunchberry Meadows. Our bug jackets may make us seem like we are insectaphobes, but there are plenty of photogenic insects along the hike that add to our enjoyment. Bugging Out © Dragonflies hover, Butterflies flitter. Two nature Lovers, Our time we fritter. Regarding WeekContinue reading “Bugging Out”

Making the Rounds

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are viewing on your phone is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos taken during our 23 km bike ride on July 3, 2021. Our spell of hot weather was all but over and we were eager to do a longerContinue reading “Making the Rounds”