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Bridge over the Creek

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We live near Penticton Creek and one of its pretty foot bridges.

Usually, this creek is now down to a little dribble, but because we had a wet autumn followed by a wet winter and then a wet spring, this creek has been very full and running swiftly.

And all that very welcome rain – we had been experiencing a three-year drought – has turned the little creek into something of a river, especially where it widens out to empty into Okanagan Lake.

I often stop to admire it, to listen to its gurgling and to enjoy all the trees growing near it …

… trees that are very verdant this year because they have had lots of water …

… and to also enjoy the flowers that occasionally grow there, too.

Happy Monday.

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  2. Glad you posted more angles on this ornate bridge and burbling creek Lynette. It seems we are finally in a rainy cycle here, with some rain each day. I was awoken by a 5 AM thundershower this morning. Temps were only +7. What is that about. Here come the mosquitoes. Happy Monday. Allan

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    1. Thank you, Allan. I’m glad you like them. These little for bridges are so pretty; I see many people stopping on it to enjoy the trees and water. Glad to hear you are getting rain! We have had a couple of days of slow rain and cooler temperatures too, but only down to about 15. Very unusual for here for June. Oh yes, mossie motility! Ugh. We’re very fortunate that we don’t get many of them! Cheers.

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    1. Definitely not that old! Most of the bridges were replaced (the originals were built before WW I) in 1953, including the one pictured. The bridge deck has been replaced a couple of times since then, though. I do like the art deco look.

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    1. Thank you very much; I am. 😊 I’ve seen a few of these light tangerine-coloured poppies around this year but I don’t think I’ve ever seen them in that colour before. It’s a very pretty spot for a stroll, Tricia. Cheers.

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