The temperature is rising, although we’ve been very lucky compared to many places so far. Today was quite warm, though the heat wave doesn’t fully kick in until tomorrow – and isn’t expected to last more than a couple days. Nonetheless I figured I’d get out today so I can stay in tomorrow and keep cool.
My ride started with an errand, taking our stash of lightbulbs and batteries to the recycling depot. After that it was only a couple kilometres before I was in the scene to the right: surrounded by birdsong and greenery. This is also my solution for when it gets hot, too – it’s always a few degrees cooler in the forest.
I had packed my hammock with the intention of finding a seaside spot at Cates Park, near Deep Cove. I ended up poking my head down a small trail near the entrance to the park which worked out perfectly – very quiet, and well-spaced trees giving a variety of options. I had the area to myself the whole time, since the coastline was quite rocky here with beaches either side attracting the others.
On my way home I swung into the Maplewood flats bird sanctuary briefly; I didn’t do any birding really but I did snap a few photos. The tree below was actually on the way out to Cates; what a way to grow! And the flower photo, check out the surprisingly in-focus bee in flight.
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