North
Easterly
I am a block from the trail in this
direction. I go past Copley Park, where there is a
football/soccer field and a tennis court. Continuing on,
I go across the Colquitz River and through a small
forest. I go across a busy street, and pass Brydon Park
where there are children playing. Onward up the hill
takes me to the Royal Oak shopping mall - an enjoyable
destination, well worth the effort of the walk.
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My Walk
I walk almost everyday
throughout the year. I am fortunate to live close to a
walking trail that connects to other trails within the
community that go for miles and miles. The part of the
trail that I walk in either direction, follows the
Colquitz River. Our house, and a few neighbouring houses
are within a horseshoe or "C" shape formed by
this River. There is a diversity of activity along the
trail. In either direction I travel approxmately 5 miles
round trip.
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South
Westerly
I am a block from the trail in this
direction. I take a well travelled path past Pananma Hill
Park which is grasses, rocks, trees and contains a pond,
that is developing into a wildlife habitat. I go past
Panama Flats which are agricultural fields that are under
water in winter and farmed in summer. There is a
diversity of things to see along this trail in each
season. The trail follows along the Colquitz River.
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Summer is
the warm, dry growing season. I see the flowers coming
into bloom and the birds playing and feeding around the
pond. All the trees and grasses are green. The grasses
blow and sway in waves in the breeze. There are bees,
butterflies, garden snakes, birds of all kinds. The crops
are being irrigated; growing in geometrical rows in
contrast to natures random placement of color and form.
It all blends into a very photogenic, tranquil scene.
There is a bench to sit and contemplate or rest after
climbing Panama Hill. |
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