The old friend I refer to in the title is a trail that runs from a place on the far side (from where we live) of Summerland Primary School, to one of the fields belonging to the Babich Vinyards. I discovered it at some point long ago and may have showed you some pictures from it in the past, but I don't remember for sure which post it might have been in, and I haven't yet summoned the gumption to find it. (what a great old-guy word gumption is, huh? I don't think I use it enough.)
The other day was heavily over cast but the chance of rain was only 10%, so I decided to stick my mini-umbrella into my back pocket, just in case my route would take me into the 10% area, and see how the old trail was holding up. This was during the early Covid days and I didn't see another soul along it.
This is not one of the most spectacular walks. The subdued lighting today, lack of other people using this trail, and its somewhat uncared-for condition contributed to a feeling of being far from everywhere else.
The trail was also silent as I walked it. I'll try to pass on that silence to you by not commenting on the photos....
I'm back to our house now, but instead of just going in the front door, I thought that I'd take a number of shots of it as I walked by. This is our home in New Zealand. A very comfortable place.
-djf
Love the pictures of the your old friend but I see lots of beauty there despite your statement that its not so spectacular. Actually compared to trails around here it is quite well cared for and that alone makes it far more spectacular than the common trails here. I like the peek at the vineyards - and what is that metal multi-silo building - the distillery? (do they distill wine?)
ReplyDeletelooks like your pocket umbrella did come in handy as I can see that the street and sidewalks around the house are quite wet!
O and before I go, I absolutely love that luminescent flower in your cover picture!
They don't do any distilling that I know of. I assume those are primary fermenting and storage tanks. They make a number of different wines of course, therefore, lots of tanks needed.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, I stayed dry during my hike. It had rained earlier.
The boys and I explored this trail before or after a karate class, once upon a time. There were piwakawakas flitting magically all around, so we call it 'Fantail Trail'.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I walked this trail I photographed a fantail. You named it well. It shall be Fantail Trail for me from now on. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI like having names for special places.
Once there was Miller's forty, the bull dozed road, game warden field, the notch.
Now we have started with Tantail Trail. I like it.
There is also "Birthday Beach"!
ReplyDelete....and Mount Dizzy, let's not forget!
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right. We have made a very good start indeed.
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