Well, today was a beautiful day to be outdoors. I called my friend to see if she was up for a walk, and she was, so off we went.
I chose Gibbon’s Park this time. There is a narrow dirt path, narrower this year than last with the wild growth, which I like to follow rather than the paved pathway. It’s a little like being out in the woods. There aren’t as many tent caterpillars this year, so it was nicer to go that way. We tried a side path down to the river, but I couldn’t seem to get to where I wanted, so we returned to the main path.
We walked back via the paved path and sat for some time on one of the benches. The sun was warm, the breeze cool–a perfect combination.
We kept going into the main park and sat again on a bench, this time overlooking the river. It was really pleasant. We walked as far as the bridge and took some photos from the middle. The Canada Geese put on a good show for us while we watched.
As we drove out of the park, I stopped along the street where we had seen a gorgeous bush loaded with flowers larger than any I have ever seen of that type. The photos don’t really show the size without including something to compare them with. But trust me, they were huge.
After stopping at an A & W to get a burger, I dropped my friend home then came back about five and a half hours after I left, tired and sore but having enjoyed a wonderful afternoon.
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Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. God bless you.
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What …a pretty place to take a walk….and with a friend is even better.
I’m glad you enjoyed the photos, Beverly. Thank you so much for taking time to stop by. I appreciate it and your comment. Yes, it is a pretty place though I didn’t take any photos of the really overgrown area we walked through. And it is good to have a friend to walk with, especially one who enjoys the same things I enjoy. That’s a true blessing.
So rejuvenating to get outdoors and enjoy nature! Looks like the flowers you photographed are hydrangeas. Lovely!
God bless you, Diane!
Yes, it is good. Summer is almost over and I haven’t had the opportunity to get out like that nearly as often as I would have liked. My leg and hip are still paying for it, but it was worth it. The leg will improve, but the day can never be accessed again. Yes, I believe they are some type of hydrangea, but not your normal kind. God bless you, Martha. And thank you so much for visiting. I’m getting behind again on the blogs I follow.
What gorgeous flowers. You all so have a wonderful weekend.
Yes, they are gorgeous. Two of them would have made an armful! Amazing.
Lovely walk Diane, the flowers are beautiful.
You’re most welcome to join me in a cuppa, 😀
Bless you,
Jennifer
Thank you so much for taking time for a visit and to take a walk in the park with me. I’d love to join you in a cuppa. Do you have herbal tea?
Yes Diane, I have peppermint, chamomile, strawberry, lemongrass or ginger herbal teas. What would you prefer? 😀
Oh, ginger, definitely! And maybe mixed with the lemongrass? Actually any of them are good, except the chamomile unless I’m there at bedtime. 🙂
sounds like a very pleasant day indeed!
beautiful flowers
what a great way to end it – with burgers!
a happy Labor Day to u as well!
Thank you so much for stopping for a visit. Glad you enjoyed the stroll.
I miss those trees found in Ontario. In the prairie range they just don’t grow so big and tend to be poplars and aspen which are much more narrow than oak trees! I know you’ll be enjoying the changing colours soon and hope to see more pictures from another walk in the new season!
Thank you so much for taking time to visit, Lynn. I have never been to the prairies, but have seen pictures so can imagine what it must be like. London is known as the “Forest City”, so trees are abundant all over. Yes, I hope to get some photos of the changing colors though I don’t enjoy the prospect of the winter months which will follow. I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures. God bless.
The river looks so inviting and cool. And that fascinating gnarled tree looks like a dragon’s head to me. Does anyone else see it? If not, chalk it up to my “overactive imagination” as my very polite mom used to put it! Til next time, keep on writin’ Diane!
Thanks for commenting, Diane. The river is actually very muddy and not a place you would want to even stick your toe in let alone swim in. But it is beautiful to look at. Not sure I can see the dragon, but I often see unusual things in the ordinary things around us. I should send you a couple of photos I took where I saw different things in a very unusual item. Have a great day.
These are beautiful photos. You are very talented. Continue to take walks. It will keep you healthy and strong
Thank you so much for taking time to read my post and to leave a comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. I love to walk out in nature, but on city streets I find no pleasure. We are so blessed here with so many parks in the middle of a fairly large city. God bless.
Yes. You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place. When you get tired of the hustle and bustle of city life you can escape to this natural sanctuary. Have a blessed week in the Lord.
Yes, and I have the choice of any number of different natural settings to walk in found in different parts of the city. It’s great.
What a glorious way to spend the day. Blessings. 🍃🌸
Yes it was. And I’m going to post about today’s walk in another park and something special that happened there. Thanks for your comment, Gail.