one of several wide paths leading to upper park woods
in 2003 a hurricane that struck Halifax directly took down 90% of the mature trees
young trees growing back alongside wild raspberry and blackberry bushes
one of the upper park crossroads
another path heading uphill
a pool below the path
granite and sandstone forms the foundation of the park
overlooking an inlet, shared peanuts encourage temporary friendship
first look at the Atlantic
still prepared - a cannon dating from the War of 1812
distant lighthouse with container ship on horizon
the sea can look cold on the warmest days
more beach - you may notice square foundations for wwii gun installations
a view toward the wwii beach fortress
close-up of fortress
a sailing ship
the Bounty's last appearance in Halifax - tragically sunk by Hurricane Sandy that autumn
the Bounty heading out to sea
the USCG Eagle on the horizon followed by local sailboats
people watching sailing ships
sign of a happy day
point pleasant's not very inviting swimming beach where sand is trucked in every other year or so
in winter it looks like this
what more can I say?
Oh, great photos! I even love the wintry one. Thanks for taking me along for the walk.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you enjoyed them, Marja-Leena. I've left out lots but you get the general idea.
DeleteIn winter I count the distance walked by the number of tissues used - eyes and nose
run in cold, windy weather.
A fine walking route.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if crow and squirrel would like to share peanuts with me. :)
It's a delightful walking route, Sean.
DeleteEven if they're not happy to share,
I would be :)