It’s been alternating wet and dry days lately. On Monday I commuted in the rain to work (though got home in a dry window), of which I’ve no complaints as it was a balmy 6 or 7 degrees Celsius. Today was sunny and cool, and I started work (from home) a bit early so I could get out on the bike in time to ride up to my favourite sunset spot before dark.
Said sunset spot below. This is Capitol Hill Reservoir Park, for anyone local who might be reading and curious. I took the direct route here, which is a brutal climb of 15+ percent grade, but it gets you there quick.
On the way back I had in mind the trail network on the north slope of Capitol Hill, which is a confusing web of trails that are lovingly maintained by the locals. A group known as the Capitol Hill Tree Keepers, who’ve put up signs on old stumps with information as well as made a cute little social space in the woods complete with chairs and tables, as well as labels for the various native plants surrounding it.
Some remaining sunset awaited me once I got out of the woods (so to speak, but also, literally). I’m very curious about this road, which is gated in the distance and has been left to be slowly consumed by the forest. It’s a rare example of a development opportunity not being taken, and I love to see it.
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