All photos taken on July 24, 2022. After our recent cycle around Beaumont, we opted top see if we could retrace our route. Turns out, my memory is not what it used to be, but we came reasonably close, despite that, plus added on a few kilometers for a total of about 19.6 km (12Continue reading “a Sunday City Cycle”
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Summer Scents
All photos taken on July 16, 2022. As long as I can remember, there have been certain summer scents that can take me back to a place far away and a time long ago. While I have not always lived in the country, some of the scents from my days on the farm still takeContinue reading “Summer Scents”
Sharing the Road
All photos taken on July 15, 2022 during a short cycle around the ponds in our city. A heat wave (for Canadians) has arrived in the area. Temperatures around +30 C (86 F) with a humidex of +35 C (95 F), not a breath of wind and the hot sun beating down did not enticeContinue reading “Sharing the Road”
Walk on the Wild Side
All photos taken on July 11, 2022. This was our 50th walk in Bunchberry since February 18, 2021. How can we walk so often in one place without getting bored? The short answer is 4 distinct seasons and the ability to appreciate the little differences from each walk. Also, maybe we don’t get out much.Continue reading “Walk on the Wild Side”
What’s in Bloom?
Photos taken on July 8 and 10, 2022. This idea started out with me out in the backyard, taking photos of the sunlit petals of my Mock Orange shrubs. They are always so glorious at this time of year and their beautiful citrus scent fills the air. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, clickContinue reading “What’s in Bloom?”
Under Prairie Skies
All photos taken June 29, 2022. Today was supposed to be a day filled with rain, but the morning donned sunny and bright, so we saddled up our E-bikes and headed out to see the city before the rain started. Somewhere early in, I tried to turn on some mud and took a tumble. ToContinue reading “Under Prairie Skies”
Among the Eagles
All photos taken on May 20, 2022. After days where we barely saw any eagles, today was another motherlode as we walked down by Port San Juan. It was like they were showing what we would be missing when we left. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new BlogContinue reading “Among the Eagles”
Port Renfrew Farewell
All photos taken on May 20, 2022. I know what you’re thinking!. This is the longest goodbye ever!!!! Apologies, this last day down by the water was just to beautiful to ignore. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new Blog Site.
Walk Among the Roses
All photos taken on June 27, 2022, during our walk along the North Saskatchewan River near Devon. When we chose this trail, we were worried about not seeing as many wildflowers along this hike. But, if anything, there were more flowers, especially Alberta wild roses than at Bunchberry and Tucker’s. To continue reading, please clickContinue reading “Walk Among the Roses”
Dog Days of Summer
1st shots in first 5 slide shows taken on May 4, 2022, 2nd shots on May 26, 2022, 3rd shots taken on June 16, 2022, 4th shots taken on July 14, 2022 and 5th shots taken on August 10, 2022. All other photos taken on August 10, 2022. The title phrase is a reference toContinue reading “Dog Days of Summer”
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