After working in the yard most of the arvo doing some weeding and transplanting, I felt it was time to get up and stretch a bit and then decided on the walk. So I walked down to 9th street walking to 6th Av E then instead of turning round and heading back home, I decided to head down 6th Av E to the Co-Op and have a look about for a few things I read in some recipes I couldn't find at the grocers.
I indeed found the Rye Flour - and not in a prepackaged bag - but in a self-serve bin so I could just get a small amount versus a huge bag that I'd rarely use. (The grocery bag was expensive too - I thought - nearly $6. It'd prolly go rancid long before I could use it.) They didn't have any Vegemite though or Treacle - but I really didn't expect them to - was just being hopeful. I didn't purchase anything at this time as when I left I only took my keys, camera and my radio headset - so I'll have to go back another time.
From there I walked back up 4th St deciding that I'd head to 15th where I could easily walk back up to 9th and home. On my way, I picked up a coupla aluminum cans and some decent chunks of wood that had fallen from some tree. I always carry a plastic bag for cans on my walks. Free $$.
Around 13th or so I noticed a bus coming - and who should be driving but my fave driver. He had a rider boarding there; then took the time to say hello. Always nice to see his smiling face.
From there I continued on and on the Chester Creek Bridge near the corner of 14th I stopped and took this photo - It's a bit crooked so I could get both sets of falls in view.
Then after crossing the bridge, I decided to take the trail along the creek instead of walking up 15th. I was really glad I did. First off, I found a couple of nice pieces of Birch, so I chucked them into the bag with the other pieces and the cans. Only to have it rip some - but not completely so I was still able to carry it pretty easily as I hiked.
I hadn't been on the lower trails before and thought - wow 17 yrs here and the things that are right out your back door you never do. I had been on the upper trails in a few places, but never below - I'll have to be sure and go back again and from the opposite side. I noticed there was a nice little bridge area over the creek about one third of my way up - but there was a couple walking in front of me who diverted towards it, so I let them be and carried on my way. The part I was on was quite nice, and there was even some tamped down gravel so the trail was much nicer than I had expected as on the upper trail - it can be more dirt/mud depending on the weather and time of year. I had been on that one when it was quite muddy - or melty (in early spring) so this was welcomed. A bit steep at the end to get back up to the road - but not too bad. Just as I reached the top the 11K bus went by. A couple of minutes earlier and I could have rode it home - but, in reality - I was only 5-6 blocks away - and needed the exercise more.
I walked up the alley that leads to the church in hopes of seeing more of those hummingbirds again, but not a one. Damn. Ah well.
After returning home and dropping off my wood and cans I mowed the lawn, and started the grill for some dinner/next week's lunches, then sat on the deck to enjoy a fire with the wood I had gathered, until about 930 when I just got to chilly. What a nice day and calm, clear and almost quiet night. (The neighbours behind me were having a party/bonfire as well - since about 2p - their music had become more quiet- but their voices louder as they played some odd game.) Hopefully tomorrow will be just as good.
Now for a cuppa and my warm flannels.
Cheers!
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