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17th Ave SW, 4th Street SW, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Diana Schwenk, Elbow River, happy, Hump Day Chronicles, joy, living in the moment, moody, photos, Spring, walk
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
― Pablo Neruda
I had so much fun sharing A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words with you that I would like to invite you along on another walk, so to speak.
Forecasters had called for a sunny day on Friday, with temperatures possibly rising to 20c/68f. Although it was warm enough for me to go out wearing only a jean jacket over my jeans and t-shirt, the sun was losing its battle with the clouds.
A moody sky at noon with a sliver of a chance for sun
I don’t remember why, but my mood was dark. It seemed to be reflected in the sky as I headed out. Walking usually lifts my spirits, so with my BlackBerry in hand, I set out to capture photos of places I hadn’t shared here yet.
On the corner of 17th Ave and 4th Str SW
If I had a nickel for every time I saw a tourist pose with, and in the same stance as, this piece of art – well, I’d have a lot of nickels!
St. Mary’s Cathedral
I crossed over 4th Street and turned south toward St. Mary’s Cathedral. Up the road, just a little past the FCJ Centre is a bridge that crosses the Elbow River and leads to pathways that follow the river. Back before Michaela was born, I used to ride my bike all through there. Calgary has an amazing pathway system, you can get most anywhere by bike.
Backyards along the way border the Elbow River
I love the reflection of the house and trees in the water. If you click on the image, you can see that damage from the 2013 flood still remains along the riverbank.
I wouldn’t sit on this bench!
Last week I showed you my thinking spot. That photo prompted Don over at Candid Impressions to write Thinking Spots.
Don I thought of you when I shot this bench – I wouldn’t recommend sitting on it though – see how the bank is completely eroded under it?
The pathways are shared by geese and people alike
It’s like they don’t even notice people. These geese didn’t even flinch or glance at me when I passed. I continued on toward the bridge (top right)
View from the bridge
This was my view from the bridge. When I stopped to shoot this picture, a woman walked past me. I soon caught up to her (I’m a fast walker) and said a cheerful ‘hello’ as I passed her.
Westways B&B
I’ve lived in this city 25 years and have never noticed this Bed and Breakfast before. I took a few shots and settled on this one to share with you. My Smartphone doesn’t do it justice, the B&B and its property are so pretty. While I stood there, the woman I’d passed earlier walked by and said, “See you in a bit!” We both laughed.
Recycling, compost and trash bins
On my way back home, I saw these bins and immediately thought of Mark’s post, Binished Fusiness. Mark, this is what our bins look like. Blue for recyclables, green for compost and black for trash.
One of my writing spots (13th Ave & 8th Str. SW)
On Sunday, notebook and pen in tow, I headed to my outdoor office (above) to write my Tuesday post for my other blog. Often, writing in long hand helps the words flow better or maybe it’s just my age and it’s somehow more familiar to me, comforting, reminding me of an earlier time.
A Rickshaw on 17th Ave
I also saw my first rickshaw of the year that day – like budding trees, rickshaws are evidence that spring is here!
Well I hope you’ve enjoyed your second tour of my city. It’s been fun having you along!
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
Walking does me a heap of good. How do you snap yourself out of a dark mood? Which of the above pictures do you like best?
