All before my little room;
And in my flower-beds, I think,
Smile the carnation and the pink.
–Rupert Brooke
One of Oma’s favourite flowers was the carnation. She had pink carnations in her wedding bouquet.
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The Bay Roberts Shoreline Heritage Trail is a fabulous hike. It combines a delicious mix of ingredients into a stupendous meal for the body, mind, and soul. Combining gorgeous sea views, colourful rocks, and the sense of walking through and with history and it’s a winner of a hike. With both out and back and loop hiking options, you can explore an appetizer or a three course feast for your senses. The trail is in Bay Roberts and is about an hour from St. John’s. There are multiple entry points to the trail and several different parking areas. Put it on your list for your next hiking adventure. #HikeNL #ExploreNLWould you jump off this into the pond below? It’s about 7 metres above the water. It was so windy that we didn’t dare go to the end of it or we’d would have ended up in the water without a quality jump off the end (which looked important for a safe landing). You never know what adventures you will be invited to when you leave the beaten path. We’ll head back mid summer to perhaps give this leap a go. Or not. :-)My two best hiking buddies. We had a fine fine adventure together today hiking from Turks Gut to Brigus-Frog Marsh and doing some bushwhacking to make a loop for part of it. Wet feet. Wet dog. Happy hikers. Happy dog.Which stone are you? Round, flat, speckled, unique...I could have spent hours finding just the right one on the beach we visited as we hiked the Goat Shore in Harbour Main.Lighthouse roll call! What’s the last light or lighthouse you’ve hiked to? This is my latest-The Gasters Bay Light in Harbour Main. We hiked the Goat Shore then onto the light.Not the usual kinds of birds I usually see when out hiking coastal trails-but certainly colourful and fun to watch soaring on thermals.TA’s Facebook Page
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Dearest TA.. I’ve just seen your latest posts and realized your dear Oma has passed away.. My deepest and sincerest condolences to you, Marion and your family. I know from your many posts about her that she was a very, very special person in your life. Also, from those posts I can tell she was a strong, courageous, funny, energetic, intelligent, loving human being with many other amazing attributes and traits. I would have loved to have known her.
She was very proud of you and that must have been a great encouragement. I will always remember her from your posts and pictures. I found this wonderful quote that seems so appropriate for this occasion in your life and so true – as she was your delight.
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight”.
Kahlil Gibran
Thank so you much Trudy for your kind and thoughtful words. It is a time of great sadness and loss but at the same time, a wonderful celebration of a strong, kind, loving and courageous woman. I see so much of myself in her and will be ever grateful for all that she nurtured in me and those surrounding her.
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Now’s the time to celebrate your Oma’s wonderful life. Be strong.
Thanks-Indeed it is a celebration-we are planning quite a party and we know Oma would love all of the fine friends and food we are gathering to share stories of her contributions to all of our lives. I will so miss her smile and laugh for it shone right into my soul.
wow … you look happy and they look beautiful