Saturday, October 14, 2017
Days 28
Today (Sept. 23, 2017 which is day 28 of the virtual walk) I added another 9.6 km of walking around James Bay, bringing the total distance travelled in 28 days to 178.3 km. I discovered that there is, apparently, a short break in The Great Trail just south of Nanaimo requiring a long diversion 😕, that I am now on.
Days 26-27 Oyster Bay, BC
On Sept. 21 and 22 combined, days 26 and 27 of walk, I added 11.5 km which brings the total distance for the 27 days to 168.7 km. This brings me past the community of Oyster Bay, BC.
Day 25 Ladysmith, BC
On Sept 20, 2017, which is day 25 of the walk, I added 5.4 km which brings me to a total distance of 157.2 km over the 21 days. This brings me to the beautiful town of Ladysmith, BC. Maybe I will drop in to the wonderful bakery and have a treat! 😃
Days 22-24 Chemainus, BC
On days 22 through 24 of the walk (Sept. 17-19 inclusive) I added a modest 13.4 km (Sept 17 1.9 km, Sept 18 3.8 km and Sept 10 7.7 km). This brings the total distance walked over 24 days to 151.8 km, which virtually brings me to the interesting community of Chemainus, BC.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Days 18-21
On Sept. 13 through 16 (days 18-21 inclusive) I added 17.1 km (Sept. 18 6.2 km, Sept 12 5.1 km, Sept. 15 4.8 km and Sept. 16 1.0 km) while walking in the area of Jordan River, bringing the total distance to 138.4 km over the 21 days. On my virtual The Great Trail trek this took me through Hayward, Somenos, and past Westholme BC
Day 17 Hillcrest, BC
On Sept 12 we did the Botanical Bay and Botanical Beach loop trail just past Port Renfrew - a very beautiful walk, even on the foggy day! This added 2.8 km for my virtual trip across Canada, and another 1.5 km added in other walking that day.
Therefore, after Day 17 my total distance walked was 121.3 km, which took me past Hillcrest, BC on my way toward Hayward.
Days 11 through 16 Lake Cowichan, Paldi
During these days we were at the CRD camping area at Jordan River. This is a pretty beautiful place right on the ocean, and we had a great time. It was not suited to long distance walking though, and my usual daily hikes to the other end of Jordan River village, or beach walks in one direction or the other. Here are the details:
Sept. 6 1.0 km
Sept 7 3.4 km
Sept 8 5.4 km
Sept 9 2.9 km
Sept 10 7.1 km
Sept.11 6.3 km
Total 26.1 km
Therefore, after 16 days (Sept. 6-11, 2017), 117.0 km total distance, which takes us from Cowichan River Provincial Park past Lake Cowichan and past Haldi.
Sept. 6 1.0 km
Sept 7 3.4 km
Sept 8 5.4 km
Sept 9 2.9 km
Sept 10 7.1 km
Sept.11 6.3 km
Total 26.1 km
Therefore, after 16 days (Sept. 6-11, 2017), 117.0 km total distance, which takes us from Cowichan River Provincial Park past Lake Cowichan and past Haldi.
Days 9, 10 Deerholme, BC
Sorry followers, due to a variety of factors my walking has slowed a bit, and even the walking I did was not updated here. I will try to get caught up, and then get back to daily updates.
This post covers Sept. 4 and 5 (days 9 and 10) during which my walking in James Bay, Victoria added 16.8 km (over the two days 11.1 km on Sept 4 and 8.6 km on Sept 5) to bring the total to 90.9 km. This brings my virtual position on The Great Trail to just past Deerholme almost to Cowichan Provincial Park.
More updates soon!
After 10 days (Sept. 5, 2017), 90.9 km total distance, just past Irving Creek on Malahat Mountain.
This post covers Sept. 4 and 5 (days 9 and 10) during which my walking in James Bay, Victoria added 16.8 km (over the two days 11.1 km on Sept 4 and 8.6 km on Sept 5) to bring the total to 90.9 km. This brings my virtual position on The Great Trail to just past Deerholme almost to Cowichan Provincial Park.
More updates soon!
After 10 days (Sept. 5, 2017), 90.9 km total distance, just past Irving Creek on Malahat Mountain.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Day 8 Past Koksilah River (Malahat Mountain)
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.
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.
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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