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For today’s adventure pairing, I offer a lovely dodge along Tinker’s Path between Tors Cove and Mobile on the East Coast Trail with a snack stop on Kearley’s Beach. Today’s snack, the @theoatcompany Sea Salt Brownie Oat Bar paired wonderfully with the swoosh of the waves making landfall on the shore. Re-energized after the break, all of our other senses were tickled by the tapestry of colour, the cacophony of a pounding surf, and the thrill of a breaching whale. Tinker’s Path is a great choice for new hikers, multigenerational hikers, young hikers, all hikers. The 5.1 km path is relatively flat, easily managed terrain with spectacular sights around each nook and cranny. Puffins, whales, beaches, and islands filled with sheep-what more could you ask for?A view out towards where the whales were breaching and the fog was inviting them to dance.I was introduced to @theoatcompany through my being a local hike advocate for #HikeNL and @legendarycoasts. After finished my blueberry bars, I ordered a 12 pack so I could try all their flavours. Yesterday on our Spout hike, the Snowball bar was just the ticket of sweet and chocolate to finish lunch and to propel us through the post lunch 40 minute steep climb out. So, this is my Snowball (chocolate and coconut) at the Spout! #maderighthere and with speedy free delivery here in St.John’s, they are now my go-to hike treat for the summer. I can’t wait to try the rest of the flavours! #BuyLocal #poweredbyoats #ExploreNL #OutdoorEats #Getoutside #hike #yummyinmytummyWe had an absolutely fantastic stupendous hike to “The Spout” yesterday. We tried the overland route and with the dry conditions this summer, it went well. Following the good navigational challenge, The Spout-a freshwater geyser propelled by ocean wave action, did not disappoint. It was blowing well. During lunch, we spotted some whales at the next point and didn’t they just breach while the spout was spouting. A magical moment for sure that will never be forgotten.My turn to make a shape. We had a lovely ride beside the sea in Conception Bay South. I found a few lumps to roll over and @wissmarian snapped this beauty. It looks like I’m riding in the mountains but it was sea level.This marvellous track took us from St. Mary's to Gaskiers and back. As we returned the weather threatened with the steely blue sky but ultimately gave us a pass. Isn't that sky the most amazing colour? We returned to the trailhead with only some wet feet from jumping over a few boggy bits. We kept our eyes peeled for whales and the view from the Gaskiers' Light new disappoints. Lots to do and enjoy in around St. Mary's Bay.TA’s Facebook Page
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Visual Soliloquy #1271 Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal…
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. –Henry Ford Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Henry Ford Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/obstacles.html
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Visual Soliloquy #1270 Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light…
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.–Helen Keller Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/search_results.html?q=light
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A Book Birth Announcement: The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities
It’s a book birth announcement. It weighs 14.7 ounces & after 2 years gestation, it is wonderful to finally hold it! It just arrived from the publisher and it’s beautiful. The book, a collaboration with Andrew Foran and Kevin Redmond, … Continue reading
Visual Soliloquy #1269 Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye…
Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. –Helen Keller
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Visual Soliloquy #1268 The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter, even by a millimetre, the way people look at reality, then you can change the world…
The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change the world. -James Baldwin
Everest 3.0: Out of the Fog, Flights to Nowhere, and Seeing the Mountain Blush
It’s been a foggy day here. Reminiscent of many other foggy days. One in particular, where I had a flight to Halifax. We took off in fog and flew almost all the way to Halifax but couldn’t land. We turned … Continue reading
Visual Soliloquy #1267 Life is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make…
Life is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make. ― Sherrilyn Kenyon
Visual Soliloquy #1266 I will be the gladdest thing under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one…
I will be the gladdest thing under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one. –Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Visual Soliloquy #1265 Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything…
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. –George Bernard Shaw Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/g/george_bernard_shaw.html
Visual Soliloquy #1264 They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for…
They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. ― Tom Bodett
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Visual Soliloquy #1663 It’s okay to spin around and around in the same place. Just so long as you’re singing your heart out…
It’s okay to spin around and around in the same place. Just so long as you’re singing your heart out. ― Chica Umino
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Visual Soliloquy #1262 Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you’re just a reflection of them?
Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you’re just a reflection of them? ― Bill Watterson
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Visual Soliloquy #1261: We always see the point of an iceberg. So I’ve always accepted the idea that people – they don’t necessarily know everything I am…
We always see the point of an iceberg. So I’ve always accepted the idea that people – they don’t necessarily know everything I am… –Olivier Theyskens
Visual Soliloquy #1260: Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley…
Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. –Theodore Roethke Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/theodorero120661.html?src=t_mountain
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Visual Soliloquy #1259: If flowers want to grow right out of concrete sidewalk cracks I’m going to bend down and smell them…
If flowers want to grow right out of concrete sidewalk cracks I’m going to bend down and smell them. –David Ignitor
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