Woman's Walking Group

Seven walked from Arbutus Ridge down through Manley Park. We did 3,915 steps - or more. Much fast flowing water and many mini waterfalls, some with unusual colour. Some pretty seashells were found by the walkers that went down to the beach. The damp weather has produced many mushrooms to be photographed. Coffee was at the Ridge Café. Next Monday the 16th we will be in the Briarwood area. Leaving the Legion at 10 am.     VM

Strange layers of colour

Mini creek/waterfall

Hanging on by the roots

Odd coloured creek

Heading down to the beach

Fungus found on the way

Fungus 2

Fungus 3

Back up the hill for coffee time

Nice little trail that led to more fungus

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Anna's Hummingbird 

 

The Robin at the Ridge

Men's walking group

Like Dennis sead it was a damp walk but only to start us off the last half was dry and I think we found Cowichan Bay so interesting, it was well worth a little dampness. 11 of us did 8k, With only a couple of us with wet feet. Next week the 16th, Dennis has lined up a special walk in Ladysmith with lunch out. So we will meet at the Legion at 8:30 and be back by 2pm. Anyone out there that reads this, we welcome new members any time. If you would like to get some exercise with some great company, join us.

Men's Walking Group

Another good walk today - even if it was a little damp.  The company was good and the coffee later warmed us up again.  --  DeNNis.

Parked at Koksilah Market.  Just follow the Red arrows on the Yellow Brick Road.

Umbrellas were the order of the day.

Looks like an odd place to park a large ship.

Inn at Cowichan Bay (used to be that name) and the Cow Bay Pub.

The Cow Bay Wharf from a different perspective.

Panorama from the Wharf.

Doors in the distance - on the Museum Wharf.

Which way is up?????

Hecate Park Entrance.

See the Sea Otter??

"Mr. Dress-up" would say, "It's a lovely day in Cowichan Bay".

The young folk are having fun in the play park!

The ground is covered with snow drops - the flowering kind.

Does this mean a large family lives
at this address??

Women's Walking Group

Ten walked the Cowichan Bay Estuary. Not a heavy rain but quite steady. A bit unusual having to carry umbrellas again. A good walk and lunch at the Cow Bay Pub. Thank you to Claudia for suggestions for walks, and to Karen and Dianne for driving. Next Monday the 9th. we will go through Manley Park and back to the Arbutus Café for coffee. Leaving the Legion at 10am.  VM

We begin our walk

A stop to watch the swans

Swans at a distance

Many Wigeons in the fields

I had the Bufflehead trained to dive just before I took a picture, then he made a mistake.

Another Cow Bay derelict

An umbrella day

Men's walking group

Wet is how I would describe the weather for our walk today. Maybe damp would be a better word, It looks like next week will be better so next week we can try for Cowichan Bay again. Today 13 of us did 8k, thanks to the drivers Dennis,Harry & John. See you all next Monday.

Men's Walking Group

My photos and Google Earth map of our slightly damp walk-about today.  Despite the weather it was very enjoyable followed by a warm coffee at Subway afterwards.   ---   DeNNis.

Parked at the Tennis Courts behind Kerry Park Rec Center (top center). Follow the blue trace clockwise from there - across the Stone Bridge, past Tim Hortons, up Deloume, Lilmac along Briarwood to Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd  and back .

Looking upstream from the bridge on Shawnigan-
Mill Bay Rd below Kerry Park Center.

Upstream side of the Stone Bridge between Kelsey School and MacDonalds/Tim Hortons.

Downstream side -- Lots of water in the creeks.

Just passing through.  No time for coffee yet - until we get really wet.

Hollings Creek in Briarwood Park.

Got pretty wet - but we didn't melt!!

Great weather for growing fungi --

-- and more fungi.

The giant Ant hill is still there - but they are all inside staying warm.  Clever guys those ants.

 

Women's Walking Group

Eight walked a loop of Cobble Hill trails. Interesting and a good walk with some fog but great weather. We did about, close to, almost, 5Km.Thank you for driving Dianne. Coffee and goodies were by Claudia, entertainment by Boomer. Next walk Mon Feb 2nd we will be at the Stocking Lake Loop Trail in Chemainus. We will have our lunch at the Saltair Pub.Meet at 10 am at the Legion. VM

Busy Woodpeckers have been here

More holes spotted on the other side of the tree

These are huge

Black Flamingo

Metal Flamingo

Heavier fog higher up Cobble Hill

Dianne tries the bike out

Not much comfort riding this !

Wendy and Boomer