A lovely blue spring view of Okanagan Lake …
… with Penticton to the left in the distance …
… ahhh, spring!
Happy Thursday.
Blue Spring View
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KVR Trail
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail is a 660 km decommissioned passenger train line that used to run through southern British Columbia from Hope to Castlegar between 1910-1964.
It continued to be in operation as a freight line until 1989 and after it fell out of use, the tracks were removed and it was re-purposed as a hiking, running, walking and biking trail.
M and I have walked chunks of it in all seasons; it has terrific views with the Columbia Mountains to the east and the Okanagan Mountains to the west.
The KVR is also part of the Trans Canada Trail, a cross-country network of trails, waterways and roadways that stretches from the Atlantic to the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.
The Trans Canada Trail, at 24,000 km, is the longest multi-use trail system in the world.
We love having this trail almost at our doorstep and are so happy that 35 years ago, a group of forward-looking people decided to band together to re-purpose an old rail line.
Happy Tuesday.
Spring, Maybe?
We have had several days of lovely weather followed by a beautifully warm weekend. Everything is beginning to sprout and grow!
I hope I’m not too anticipatory, but I think we might have spring on our hands!
#ScenicSaturday 16th March 2024:
This continuing series of posts depicts our beautiful world, encouraging viewers to share them and help save our unique home from human carelessness …
#ScenicSaturday 16th March 2024:
A lovely stand of birch trees in the Forest of Dean, courtesy of Stuart Aken.
Warm Day
We recently had company come to stay for a few days, and we lucked out with some beautiful weather.
We visited a winery near Kelowna where, although the vines hadn’t awakened yet and the opposite mountain tops still had snow, the sun was warm and inviting.
With a little wine, we sat outside, enjoying the warmth, view and soft breeze.
It was such a lovely and relaxing spring day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️
Skaha Lake Reflections
With the arrival of early spring, we have had lovely calm, warm days …
… even though the air still retains a mild crispness
… that tends to reassert itself once the sun begins to go down.
Happy Saturday.
A Pause before the Leap
A recent walk made me feel like spring was patiently waiting to make the leap from its winter confines.
Warm, wind still and clear, a quiet lingering expectancy of growth has firmly appeared.
A swimming and diving platform is in readiness, anticipating the excitement of sunny aquatic enjoyment.
Such wonderful things to look forward to!
Tolaga Bay Wharf IV
‘Tolaga Bay Wharf IV’ …walk out over the shining sea…
Tolaga Bay Wharf IV
This is such a gorgeous photo of New Zealand’s summer from Andy at Ebb Then Flood.
Night Creek
All was quiet at the duck creek – a few sleepy murmurings …
… dreams of quinoa and other grains, juicy bugs and warmer weather …
… but spring is coming and they will be busy with little ones …
… dream now while you have time.
Happy Wednesday.
Colour Time
It’s time for a burst of colour! These photos are either from spring or summer 2023 or 2022. I hope you enjoy them and that they bring a bit of relief from the late winter blahs if you still have those hanging around.
I won’t be taking comments over the next few days as we have company coming; I look forward to comment-chatting later in the week.
Happy Tuesday.
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