Among the first green buds bursting open are the wild rose bushes lining the beaches. I am anticipating the blooms permeating the air with their sweet scent in just a few more weeks.
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The Pebble Hunter
Pebbles from the sea Deposited by the tides – Colours, stripes and hearts!
Monday Morning at Rocky Lake
Light mist was rising as I made my way to the Halifax Search & Rescue training centre for one more day of learning this morning. When the sun emerged this visual haiku caught my attention. A visual haiku is a capture of two seasons… here we have autumn and spring, soft green tips unfurling andContinue reading “Monday Morning at Rocky Lake”
Emerging…
…ferns unfurling! Unmistakably spring!
New Season = New Tour Clients!
There is no better way to spend Sunday afternoon than with a fresh tour booking to officially kick off the 2024 season. Soley Cove beckoned and it was glorious! My happy client was glad she didn’t have to worry about the tides and when she should turn back to avoid being cut off. She welcomedContinue reading “New Season = New Tour Clients!”
Cape Chignecto: Tree Over Bridge
…when you have to change your stride because a tree is in your path…
Cape Chignecto: Bark Study
Up close and personal, bark layers.
Cape Chignecto Landmark: Storyteller Tree
Between trail marker 27 and 28 km, just before or after the halfway mark, depending if one travels clockwise or counter-clockwise, this ancient, gnarly, attention-demanding sentinel calls the hiker to attention! Many a picture has been captured with this tree… many a story could be told if it could speak!
Revisiting a few favourite images…
…from earlier this month. Ravenhead Wilderness Area, Cumberland County, NS, April 2nd, 2024
Signs of Spring
…were all around us as we made our way to our destination in Halifax😊 Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Forest Bathing – Woodland Impressions
A month ago I participated in the Wilderness First Aid course at the Search and Rescue Centre near Waverly. The Advanced module was rescheduled for today. I decided to make my way there yesterday afternoon to avoid an early morning commute. When I arrived I was told that there would not be a class afterContinue reading “Forest Bathing – Woodland Impressions”
Soley Cove Flower Pot
I will never forget the first time I set eyes on the Soley Cove Flower Pot. This was in November 2020. Since that first discovery the signs of erosion cannot be ignored. This important Minas Basin landmark is a sight to behold, whether you experience it on the ocean floor rising high above you orContinue reading “Soley Cove Flower Pot”
Movie Recommendation
There has been a buzz on social media and among my Wednesday afternoon hiking group lately. One of our members organized a private screening in her home this afternoon. The sun was shining brightly and some of us quietly grumbled that we would really like to be outside. But once inside and with images flashingContinue reading “Movie Recommendation”
Rainy Friday Afternoon Impressions
Parrsboro, Good Friday 2024
Halifax Public Gardens: In Search of Spring!
It was a great day for a stroll through the Halifax Public Gardens. I didn’t have to look hard for signs of spring…
Wednesday Afternoon Hike Series…
… free to all Parrsboro Shore citizens is a programme in its second year. I offer these from January through the end of March and this year these hikes have been exceptionally well attended. Yesterday we ventured to Fox Point Beach. Easy to get to and an easy hike. There was no lack of interestingContinue reading “Wednesday Afternoon Hike Series…”
Observations…
When evening falls Light transforms to liquid gold – Season is changing…
Changing Perspective
Quick check in after the day’s activities did not quite go to plan… this image kept me moving forward: one of the best perspectives when hiking through the forest in any season!
Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville: A Photographer’s Destination
Rain in the forecast kept away my regular Wednesday afternoon hikers. My trusty friend Gaby and her dog Enya were not deterred. We keep saying: “ We are not made of sugar… a little rain won’t melt us!” The tide was nearing its highest mark and the wave action was exhilarating. We hiked all theContinue reading “Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville: A Photographer’s Destination”
Exploring the Shore
What a piece of paradise! Our friend shared his shoreline hangout with us today and we enjoyed the view of the lighthouse and pier. What a treat.