Nine walked to the Holt Creek Trestle,which is quite a height above the creek.
Then on to a trail to a nice spot on the river.The 90 steps back up slowed us
down some,but it was an enjoyable hike.(thanks for the count,Claudia) We
enjoyed a lunch at the Cowichan Golf Club.We will not be walking next monday
which is a holiday.I will post a later notice for the next walk which will be august
the 9th. Enjoy the sunshine ............ V.M. P.S. Sorry for the delayed start
on the hike,thank you for waiting,much appreciated. ...... V.M.
July 28, 2010
July 23, 2010
Womens Walking
We had a great walk through the woods along the Cowichan River.The weather
was perfect.Trestle 66 was spectacular with a height of about 300 feet above the
river.We had our lunch at the Horseshoe Bend campground which is a
beautiful spot.More places to explore in this area.Next monday July 26 th.
we will park near the Fish and Game Club off Vaux road and walk one of
the trails down to the river.We will return to the Cowichan Golf Club where
Vera C. has made reservations for our lunch.Meet at the Legion at 9:30 a.m.
See you there........... V.M.
was perfect.Trestle 66 was spectacular with a height of about 300 feet above the
river.We had our lunch at the Horseshoe Bend campground which is a
beautiful spot.More places to explore in this area.Next monday July 26 th.
we will park near the Fish and Game Club off Vaux road and walk one of
the trails down to the river.We will return to the Cowichan Golf Club where
Vera C. has made reservations for our lunch.Meet at the Legion at 9:30 a.m.
See you there........... V.M.
July 13, 2010
Womens Walking
On monday we met Joan at St. Francis Xavier church where she was speaking to
the caretaker.He invited us inside to tell us the history of the church and show us
the stained glass windows,plaques,and many pictures.It was very interesting. It is
a beautiful little church.We walked on to the Mill Bay Nature Park where we saw
many recent improvements of the bridges and trails.Then we went on to an ankle
twisting barnacle beach walk for 35 to 40 minutes.We saw quite a few eagles,
jellyfish,but not the trail we wanted.Back to the park and up the two hills in the
blazing sun.Enough was enough --- I had a quick ride in a mercedes and then
seven of us took the Honda mini bus back to the church.I do wish I had taken
a picture of the two who had the "cooler"seats in the back of the bus.
At the beginning of our walk we met two fellows named Denis/Dennis.
We invited them to join us,but they declined saying they wouldn't be able to
keep up with us.( Could have been embarrassing had they joined us )
Next week monday the 19th.we will hike one of the Cowichan River trails,
Trestle 66,and Horseshoe Bend.Bring a lunch and some water.As it is a
longer drive,we may be returning later than usual.Meet at the Legion
at 9:30 a.m. See you there, V.M.
the caretaker.He invited us inside to tell us the history of the church and show us
the stained glass windows,plaques,and many pictures.It was very interesting. It is
a beautiful little church.We walked on to the Mill Bay Nature Park where we saw
many recent improvements of the bridges and trails.Then we went on to an ankle
twisting barnacle beach walk for 35 to 40 minutes.We saw quite a few eagles,
jellyfish,but not the trail we wanted.Back to the park and up the two hills in the
blazing sun.Enough was enough --- I had a quick ride in a mercedes and then
seven of us took the Honda mini bus back to the church.I do wish I had taken
a picture of the two who had the "cooler"seats in the back of the bus.
At the beginning of our walk we met two fellows named Denis/Dennis.
We invited them to join us,but they declined saying they wouldn't be able to
keep up with us.( Could have been embarrassing had they joined us )
Next week monday the 19th.we will hike one of the Cowichan River trails,
Trestle 66,and Horseshoe Bend.Bring a lunch and some water.As it is a
longer drive,we may be returning later than usual.Meet at the Legion
at 9:30 a.m. See you there, V.M.
July 12, 2010
Mens walking group
Today our big group of the 2 Dennis's walked and investigated Mill Park it's got some changes since we walked it a couple of years ago, anyway good walk and good coffie at Tim's sorry no pictures today C U next week 8:30
July 9, 2010
Womens Walking
Thanks for the report on mondays walk,Joyce.It was 6.8K to the trestle.By this
time next year we may be able to walk across the Kinsol Trestle.Looking
forward to that.After the walk, back to Steeples where everyone enjoyed their
lunch.Next monday the 12th. meet at the Legion at 9:30 am.We will decide
where to walk.If someone has ideas for locations bring them with you.
See you there.............. V.M.
time next year we may be able to walk across the Kinsol Trestle.Looking
forward to that.After the walk, back to Steeples where everyone enjoyed their
lunch.Next monday the 12th. meet at the Legion at 9:30 am.We will decide
where to walk.If someone has ideas for locations bring them with you.
See you there.............. V.M.
July 5, 2010
Men's Walking Group
We were a small group today with only four walkers. Summer activities are cutting into this activity, I guess. We walked at the back of the Legion but it was a different route than usual. By going down into the valley with big trees, we ducked a few fallen trees and then ended up on Wooden Road and on to the Shawnigan/ Cobble Hill Road. The distance was about 5 km.
We have no pictures of the actual walk, but when Dennis and I came out of the Legion after our coffee, we spotted this big, very impressive moth. It was sitting right by the door, as if wanting to come in to warm up.
The first shot looks like a Stealth Bomber. I have no idea what it is. It had about a 2 to 3 inch wingspan.
We have no pictures of the actual walk, but when Dennis and I came out of the Legion after our coffee, we spotted this big, very impressive moth. It was sitting right by the door, as if wanting to come in to warm up.
July 2, 2010
Womens Walking
We walked along cherry Point Beach towards the pier.Then had lunch on a
log while a noisy crow screeched at us to share our food.We saw many shells,
crabs and a sailing ship that had washed ashore.Next monday the 5th.we will
walk to the Kinsol Trestle from a different direction.We will return to Steeples
for our lunch.Meet at the Legion at 9:30 am.
p.s. The last 4 pictures are from one of our previous walks to Cherry Point
Beach. .................. V.M.
log while a noisy crow screeched at us to share our food.We saw many shells,
crabs and a sailing ship that had washed ashore.Next monday the 5th.we will
walk to the Kinsol Trestle from a different direction.We will return to Steeples
for our lunch.Meet at the Legion at 9:30 am.
p.s. The last 4 pictures are from one of our previous walks to Cherry Point
Beach. .................. V.M.
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