The last month of summer is shaping up to be a bit cooler and less humid than the previous month. We have stayed close to home, walking on the boardwalk and the Confederation Trail. We did one 40 km round trip on our bikes to the neighbouring community of Wellington however, where we had a picnic.
The highlight of this past week was the wildflowers. I cannot pass a flower-lined trail to the beach without following it to the water.
There, just off-shore in Bedeque Bay, Bonaparte’s Gulls looked at home. They are common visitors this time of year.
A Great Blue Heron visited the area near the salt marsh as well.
Down another such trail, someone took the time to make and install the Boardwalk Inn for squirrels and birds alike. The Inn is in a prime location.
Along the boardwalk, the wildflowers are so tall they tower over our heads.
This Joe Pye weed approaches three metres high at least!
This ball of fluff was at the end of a lead held by a woman walking a fast pace.
It was everything the little dog could do to keep up with the owner. As the dog passed, she looked over at my husband and me, panting as she went. The little dog was giving it her all! Adorable!
A horse was in a farmyard along the Confederation Trail. This one had a visitor.
At Wellington, during our bike ride, we had lunch at the park by the Grand River.
The area was quiet with a few children at the playground and workers doing some repairs on one of the buildings. Sitting there having lunch in the sun, it was peaceful, far from the worries of the world.
Finally today, my husband’s cousin visited this past week. He is a bike enthusiast and came by on his Harley.
It is a beauty, though a bit too big for my husband who couldn’t hold it up. If he ever gets a motorcycle, which is his dream, it will have to be a three wheeler.
I wish you peace this week!
38 comments:
That's an exceptionally comfy looking seat on that motorbike!
It seems every season has its beauty out there by you. Speaking of which, that Harley is a beauty, I used to have just like it in black.
A three wheeler sounds fun too. Love the little pup. Here, we've been fallish already and I LOVE it. Leaves are already orange on some trees. Yes please! Have a groovy week and boogie boogie (I'm soon to head to the day job).
Just wonderful pictures. I smiled at the little dog working so hard to keep up! Thanks for the delightful tour.
Splendid post dear Marie!!!
I loved each shot .the river looks Breathtaking amd calm ♥️
It must be therapeutic to eat close to it!
Birds are so lovely.bravo to who fixed the inn :)
Bike really is something wow
I am happy you are able to ride dear friend
Hugs
That shot of horse and bird in conference is a keeper
Hello, Marie
I love all the birds you see there, beautiful views and scenery.
The wildflowers are lovely. Cute puppy dog and a beautiful horse. Take care, enjoy your day!
Hello Marie, It's nice to see all the wild and wonderful flowers near the sea, and It's lovely scenery where you had a picnic. Enjoyed seeing all the seabirds, horse and company, and the sweet puppy dog.
Enjoy the rest of the week
Sonjia.
Great photos, it looks so peaceful there. The little dog is trying to keep up and is so cute. We see a few little pups here and it's the same, they struggle trying to keep up, their little legs going very fast. :) Love the Boardwalk Inn.
Our weather has cooled off a bit too and we finally were able to use our deck for dinner for the first time all summer. Lovely photos
Glad to see you cycling like that. I'm not, but that's life.
I didn't think that Joe Pye would grow that tall in the wild. I've certainly not seen that here.
That looks like a particularly comfortable Harley! Your bit of the world looks so peaceful.
Wow, that's some rig your cousin has. Lovely. A picnic by the water sounds marvelous to me. A place to enjoy birds and wildflowers...what could be better??
Sue
your august is shaping up very well. i saw a bonaparte gull here once, i have never seen them here before. the boardwalk inn was my favorite, i really LOVE when people do things like this. i enjoy seeing life through your eyes, the flowers are really fantastic!! i can not hold up my bicycle, let alone that beautiful harley!! i wish you peace as well!!
If Rick gets a motorbike make sure it has a sidecar for you, Marie!
The photos of the birds are exceptional!
BEAUTIFUL Harleys are not comfortable. But fun. Your outings tempt me more. Much more.
It's always interesting to see the sights along the Confederation Trail. Love seeing the heron and the gulls.
Poor little dog. I guess his owner didn't notice how hard he was working.
The flowers are amazing! What a sight they must be.
Not a motorcycle fan at all, but my husband would love to have one too.
Marie it may have been overcast but I can imagine just how much you would have been enjoying the cooler temperatures. It all looks blissful to me. Island beauty is exceptional.
There are many great walks. Did I say you get many photo opportunities on a walk? I appreciate your photos of a beautiful area.
The adorable doggie trying to keep up with its owner 'steals the show' from all the beauty around (wild flowers, Gulls, Blue Heron, horse, motorcycle etc..)
That heron has a very long neck! Its a good picture.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a pleasure it is to walk along the narrow path through the sea of flowers to the beach. Beautiful photos. Thank you.
A bike tour in summer is also particularly nice... the evenings are getting shorter... yes, we are now enjoying this wonderful time to the fullest :-)) Thank you for your great photos.
Viola sends you many kind regards
Such lovely nature pictures! The birds and flowers are so beautiful! The puppy is adorable, and seems to be enjoying the nature walk. Such a cool harley! Hope you have an amazing rest of the summer!
xoxo, MidoriLinea
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I love the pictures of the wildflowers, the Joe Pye weed in particular. It wasn’t all that long ago when I would collect wildflowers and turn them into the most beautiful bouquets.
What a pleasant week you had...Love the Squirrel Inn....and the blue heron...
What a wonderful bicycle ride, complete with lunch! I grew up with the mindset that "food tastes better outside". I hope your hubby gets to live his motorcycle dream.
Love how you find beauty and wonder in all that you encounter!
I can see why the Heron is called Great...what a long neck that bird has.
The Joe Pye weed is amazing. All the heat and humidity, I'm certain has helped with its growth.
Nice to have cooler weather to go on walks and that's exactly what we will be doing shortly in nearby Mine Falls Park, Marie. Enjoyed seeing the images from your walk. By the way, I forgot, but is your camera a Nikon CoolPix P950 as another blogger has that model as well. I recently bought a Lumix ZX300 in exc. like new cond. and it has a 600mm zoom...but also so many settings 😟
On the first photo is that wild carrots.
Nice puppy.
Peppy,
Yes indeed, the first photo has wild carrots. They are prolific for sure!
Marie
The picture of the wildflowers surrounding the path to the beach draws me right in! Love it!
Lunch at the park sounds like fun, and the photos are beautiful. Love seeing those wildflowers!
I just love your pictures! Always so nice visiting your blog :)
Love Titti
It sounds like you’ve been enjoying a delightful and serene end to summer! From the beautiful wildflowers and wildlife to peaceful bike rides and charming local spots, your experiences paint such a vivid picture of the season’s tranquility. The Boardwalk Inn for squirrels and birds sounds like a sweet addition to your outings, and the little dog’s determination is absolutely heartwarming!
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Love the wildflowers. Spring has come early here so the flowers are blooming already. That cute (and hairy) little dog ...
Beautiful wildflowers and Joe Pye weeds
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