THANKS FOR THE BLUEBERRIES

Went out on the Blueberry Mountain hike as advertised. Great to have Doug, Maura and new friend Pat along. And the Padakun Walkin' Dog too of course, who joined the other 2 dozen four-leggeds. A real mix of seniors, kids, families and couples. Nice to run into a few old acquaintances from our days in Almonte.
The approach is a gradual and flowing blend of the best of eastern Ontario Shield landscape. About 10 minutes from the summit it tilts upward and gives an exhilirating mini-climb, leading up to another spectacular view. Its similar to Eagle's Nest, only a bit higher. You could see all the way across the Valley to Bon Echo Park.
I'd never been at the Alba Wilderness SChool and I could now imagine it being a fine place to visit. Mr. Clifford Junior had a fascinating "soundscape" set up. He had micropones buried in pond mud attached to headphones. Lots of folks got to "hear" the many critters chatting away in the swamp. Cool!

Doug and his monocular