We have had some miserable weather again this past week with rain and high winds. Prior to this latest weather misery, we enjoyed several of the trails around the island as autumn colour began.
West of home, my husband and I walked the two new trails in Tyne Valley one day and especially enjoyed the hilly terrain of one of those trails. That trail is well groomed, without roots to slow one’s progress or to trip over.
The trails cross a number of streams
and have new bridges traversing them.
The leaves were beginning to show some autumn colour though green was the dominant colour at that time.
We bought our Coleman stove with us that day and cooked bacon and heated homemade baked beans. It was a delicious lunch with a cup of tea.
A few days later, east of home, we walked the trail at Breadalbane where a furry sentinel greeted us as she hunted for mice among the ground cover.
Puss accompanied us for a time, leading the way on occasion.
This trail has older bridges which cross streams through areas of forest which were beginning to show some fall colour.
Part of this trail is root covered and requires one’s full attention. Another section is on the Confederation Trail where the going is easy. In this more open area, the leaves have already reached their peak colour.
Along the way, we happened upon a Hairy Woodpecker, as she searched for food.
Later, we had our homemade beef stew near the entrance of the trail.
As we ate, a silk thread wafted through the air between us and a spider appeared on the thread which must have reached from the trees across the road. We watched as the breeze took the thread and its maker onto the goldenrod nearby which had gone to seed. It looked like a safe landing for the arachnid.
On the way home, we passed some Puddle Ducks in a watering hole for the cows grazing nearby. The scene depicts the peace and tranquility we enjoyed both days!
38 comments:
Very cool to encounter the mice-hunting cat!
How is the weather? For the most part, it hasn't been great here?
What lovely trails to walk! Fun to have company along the way.
The trails are lovely and a wonderful place to walk. Thanks for taking me along. The cat was a nice surprise to see too.
Your pictures are incredible! Love the ones with the stream, bridge and two-track road.
Such a lovely trail.. beautiful pictures. Sounds like you had a great time. Sorry to hear about all the bad weather though.
Flipping Gorgeous - Another Beautiful Stroll For Sure
Cheers
All I can say is AHhhhh, what a delightful place to walk and have a picnic. Those well tended trails really make your walk so enjoyable. Love the cozy feel of the little creeks and tree canopy.
Nice trail blazer from the Puss.
Sue
Thank you dear Marie for making us part of your lovely outing. Each step full of joy and wonder how nature transforms from one mode to another.
This last scene is head of the show: )
How very, very beautiful. Thank you.
you are very fortunate but also I am glad you can appreciate your wealth.
How wonderful! I am again impressed with your ability to paint such word pictures that I feel right there sharing your adventure. And your pictures are just the cherry on top! :-)
Based on what I see, Marie, I am pretty sure your Downy Woodpecker is a Hairy Woodpecker, in fact.
Beautiful walk. I hope the furry one has a real home. She looks clean and cared for.
Thank you, David.
Relieved that the weather permitted these two delightful walks. Autumn colour, babbling brook, woodpecker, and Puddle Ducks.
'Puddle Duck' just the cutest name.
Those look like very nice trails!
That paved trail is beautiful. Hope it is kept in good repair.
You have to get out when you can.
It's good to walk when the weather is sunny and take advantage of it. Wind and rain are in the forecast here for the next few days, along with below zero temperatures at night. You saw some pretty sights - the woodpecker and the autumn trees.
Don't see any bare trees
I so admire the wonderful trails you have on PEI. I appreciate the way the powers that be encourage the use of the trails with improvements like the new bridge. Really tough to pick a favorite, but I’m going to go with image #8, the section of Confederation Trail with the beautiful fall colors in the trees. Another excellent post Marie! John
Wonderful days out. Aren't spiders and their webs just amazing?
Lovely!
Very nice trail! Here, it's raining all the time and we miss autumn scenes.
Hello Marie :=)
You took such wonderful enticing photos that I just wanted to be there enjoying the trails and and the beautiful trees first hand with you. Great encounter with the Woodpecker and spider floating through the air. Lovely nature post!
Hello,
I would enjoy these trails, walks in the forest with views of the creeks are lovely. Love the kitty, woodpecker, the ducks and cows. Great collection of photos. Take care, have a great day!
It's always nice to be on a trail that allows you to gaze about a bit without having to concentrate on every step - especially when the countryside is as pleasant as your photos show. We're also just beginning to see some yellows and reds in the trees.
You and your hubby are great lovers of Nature and everything it has to offer in terms of skies, water, vegetation, wild life.
It clearly shows in your amazing photos.
oooooh marie, i just love reading about how you enjoy the outdoors. your walks, your picnics...your appreciation of it all!!
the pictures are lovely, the trails themselves look nice and smooth for walking!! the cat was a nice companion!!
Everything looks so peaceful and lovely. I'm intrigued that you were able to cook the bacon and enjoy. some meals. I love the touches of fall leaves that were popping up occasionally.
What beautiful trails to walk, and a cute kitty. I was never a cat person until four years ago when my son and his wife and their two cats came to stay with me for six weeks waiting for the completion of their new home. I can’t say I was sorry to see my son and daughter-in-law leave (There were no issues, I’m just a one-man band here.), but I really missed those cats. The following year I adopted one, and tomorrow he will be with me for three years.
Lovely trails where one can walk at a leisurely pace and and just feel...
I enjoyed this walk with you, Marie.
I can't walk in the woods now and I miss it. I settle for watching the birds at my suet feeder and the deer crossing my yard. The Canadian Geese explode with their noise often and then I hear the flap, flap of their big wings as they change location. I love nature and will find ways to be in it.
Lovely post. Thank you so much.
Oh what a lovely walk! The Autumn can be so beautiful with all colours in the trees....
Love from Titti
such glorious scenery! and a cute cat!
Terrific shots.
There is so much beautiful nature on your little island.
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