Return trip
We’re in the part of the year where my Sea Scouts are in the island each week and trying to build as many skills on the E water as possible. In the way home tonight… Return trip
Evening at Blue Springs
Our first Scout camp since February 2020 and my last for a while. It was a pretty nice and healing weekend at Blue Springs Scout Reserve with my new Scouts.
Getting together
The geese around here are organizing. The noise draws the eye, that’s for certain. Kind of a pleasant sound. They aren’t headed out yet. Seems like they’re rehearsing. Leaving soon I’m sure.
Down in the valley
Went hiking with my Sea Scouts yesterday. We started at Beechwood Drive and made our way south to Corktown Common. Along the way we identified some trees and wildflowers. We sat at the weir above… Down in the valley
North view
Heading home and looking back after some end of season boat and locker cleaning. The view up our little railway is quite lovely in a slightly messy backyard kind of way.
seatmate
This bird was a frequent seatmate at Steve-o-Renos when I went for a sandwich. I have not yet identified it.
reflecting
Coffeeology is the best espresso I’ve found in Halifax. A homey little place up Dresden Row. Nice balanced roast. Today is my last real day in Halifax: I fly out tomorrow morning. It has been… reflecting
decolonization
I visited Georges Island in Halifax harbour today. It is a fascinating piece of maritime war history, but the efforts of the natural world to reassert itself I find even more captivating. This tree is… decolonization
