Saturday, September 24, 2011

Come Hike with Me

To make sure I relax away from the computer, I don't usually post on weekends. However, today I went on a lovely day hike, which despite the physical strain is one of the most relaxing activities I enjoy engaging in! Now that bug season is over, the leaves are starting to turn, and the temperature is at that optimal level (not too hot in open fields, not too chilly in shaded forests), I long to go hiking pretty much every day. This time I chose a 4.5 km loop hike in the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve. The scenic views, fresh forest air, and random encounters with cows on adjacent properties (see below) made me very happy, and I was really glad to reconnect with nature and feel grateful for the protected wild areas we still have. If only we could conserve more of it. Enjoy the photos!







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6 comments:

  1. MarcSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Cows in a forest... crazy to think that there used to be wild cows that probably did live in forests. So surreal!

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  2. Andy C.September 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Very surreal. It makes sense, though, since much of the Bruce trail crosses private property, and most rural areas in Southern Ontario are used for farming. The cows were probably wondering what humans are doing in the forest!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Looks like a beautiful day Andrea. Thanks for sharing the photos. I love hiking this time of year-the leaves are all beginning to change in New England. Unfortunately the mosquitoes have decided to come out in full force. In a few weeks it should be better.

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  4. Andy C.September 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Lori - Oh no! I had no idea you still have to fend off mosquitoes at this time of year. This summer I used Druid non-toxic, DEET-free citronella insect repellent (http://druide.ca/Category.aspx?CatID=9&Langue=) which made me smell... intense... but kept the bugs at bay. It was also a great moisturizer for my skin. :)

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  5. Lynn FangSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the photos. I need to go hiking more!

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  6. Andy C.September 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Lynn - I can't recommend it more highly. Between the physical activity, fresh air, stress relief, and escape from the city, hiking offers so much!

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