Victoria – Gonzales Observatory

Victoria,Gonzales Observatory

Victoria – Gonzales Observatory

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Victoria – Beacon Hill Loop

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Looking toward Dallas Road and Juan de Fuca Strait from Circle Drive at the highest point in Beacon Hill Park

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Victoria – Oak Bay

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Oak Bay, along Beach Drive

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Fungi of the day

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A few fungi that I saw while hiking in the Puntledge Recreation Area

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Oh Canada – Maple leaves

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Maple leaves – Puntledge River Recreation Area

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Condensory Road bridge

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The Condensory Road bridge crosses the Puntledge River just upstream of the confluence of the Tsolum River, where the two become the Courtenay River.

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The talking table

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If you take a hike on the lower pedestrian trail at Nymph Falls Park you’ll see this picnic table carved by Kevin Lewis.

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High water – Puntledge Park

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The Puntledge River running fast – as viewed from Puntledge Park

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Across the bridge – Puntledge Park

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The little bridge over a side channel of the Puntledge River

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Oh Canada – Maple leaves

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Maple leaves in the fall…

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