I added 11.1 km over my two walks today, to bring the total distance travelled to 71.2 km. I am still on Malahat Mountain, now having passed Koksilah River and on my way toward Deerholme.
Today the Classic Boat Festival was happening in Victoria, so I saw a procession of boats going out when I started my walk on the outer coast, and then a stream of boats returning to harbour when I finished my walk at the Inner Harbour.
After 8 days (Sept. 3, 2017), 71.2 km total distance, just past Irving Creek on Malahat Mountain.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Day 7 McGee Creek, Malahat Mountain
Still working on the long trail up Malahat Mountain. Added a total of 7.9 km today, which brings the total distance walked to 60.1 km. On Malahat Mountain I am well past McGee Creek. This is a beautiful area with trestle bridges over creeks and rivers. I wished I was really there, and not just virtually! Maybe some day!
After 7 days (Sept. 2, 2017), 60.1 km total distance, just past Irving Creek on Malahat Mountain.
Day 6 Irving Creek (Malahat Mountain)
Today saw 9.1 km added, bringing the total to 52.2 km. Still a long way to go on Malahat Mountain before I reach Shawnigan Lake.
After 6 days (Sept. 1, 2017), 52.2 km total distance, just past Irving Creek on Malahat Mountain.
After 6 days (Sept. 1, 2017), 52.2 km total distance, just past Irving Creek on Malahat Mountain.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Day 5 Malahat Mountain
On day 5 (Aug. 31, 2017) I did my two standard loops in James Bay, adding 7.4 km (total distance now 43.1 km over the 5 days). This places me along the forested trail in Malahat Mountain (still long way to go up the mountain, though!).
I thought I would share with you the route I most usually take each day. I start with our home in central James Bay, and head to the outer coast along Dallas Road. The walk along the coast is beautiful! Almost always there is a range of sea traffic to watch, ranging from small pleasure boats to large ships. I take the option to go down to the lower path beside the water for a portion of this part of the trail.
I continue along this path until I reach Cook St. where I cross Dallas Road. I then take a diagonal path through Beacon Hill Park, the first part of which is beautifully forested. Further along I pass the gardens and ponds. I then divert and take the gravel path through the high point of Beacon Hill park that is nearest downtown.
While only a few steps away from the more gardened parts, the rocky outcrops and stunted trees make this seem like a different world. I emerge on Southgate street across from the historic St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site. I cross Douglas St. and always stop to wave at .
A few steps further on I pass through Thunderbird Park, on the edge of the Royal British Columbia Museum. Even though near two busy streets, this set of totems offers a peaceful way to appreciate the first nations who lived here for thousands and thousands of years.
Now I am at the Inner Harbour, with the Empress behind me, the harbour on my right and the British Columbia legislature on my left. Together these represent the most photographed scenes in Victoria, BC, although I like the quieter, less busy parts of my walk.
At this point I either continue along Inner Harbout to Fisherman's Wharf, if ready for a longer walk, or take a left up Menzies St. if taking the basic 5.5 km loop. I will describe the longer loop option, and some photos of the Inner Harbour walk, in a later posting.
The Menzies St. option is usually shaded on one side, and passes by the Capital Park project, phase one of which is nearing completion. It will include a new public library branch for us 😃.
Soon I am at the main corner of businesses in James Bay, and home soon after. James Bay is the oldest European settlement north of San Francisco.
After 5 days (Aug. 31, 2017), 43.1 km total distance, Malahat Mountain.
I thought I would share with you the route I most usually take each day. I start with our home in central James Bay, and head to the outer coast along Dallas Road. The walk along the coast is beautiful! Almost always there is a range of sea traffic to watch, ranging from small pleasure boats to large ships. I take the option to go down to the lower path beside the water for a portion of this part of the trail.
I continue along this path until I reach Cook St. where I cross Dallas Road. I then take a diagonal path through Beacon Hill Park, the first part of which is beautifully forested. Further along I pass the gardens and ponds. I then divert and take the gravel path through the high point of Beacon Hill park that is nearest downtown.
While only a few steps away from the more gardened parts, the rocky outcrops and stunted trees make this seem like a different world. I emerge on Southgate street across from the historic St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site. I cross Douglas St. and always stop to wave at .
A few steps further on I pass through Thunderbird Park, on the edge of the Royal British Columbia Museum. Even though near two busy streets, this set of totems offers a peaceful way to appreciate the first nations who lived here for thousands and thousands of years.
Now I am at the Inner Harbour, with the Empress behind me, the harbour on my right and the British Columbia legislature on my left. Together these represent the most photographed scenes in Victoria, BC, although I like the quieter, less busy parts of my walk.
At this point I either continue along Inner Harbout to Fisherman's Wharf, if ready for a longer walk, or take a left up Menzies St. if taking the basic 5.5 km loop. I will describe the longer loop option, and some photos of the Inner Harbour walk, in a later posting.
The Menzies St. option is usually shaded on one side, and passes by the Capital Park project, phase one of which is nearing completion. It will include a new public library branch for us 😃.
Soon I am at the main corner of businesses in James Bay, and home soon after. James Bay is the oldest European settlement north of San Francisco.
After 5 days (Aug. 31, 2017), 43.1 km total distance, Malahat Mountain.
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