34 members met at the Rouge Hill Go Station and crossed the tracks to begin today's hike
Jim Mallon was the leader on another hot and humid day
Jim explained the route which included Rouge Beach, Petticoat Creek and Frenchman's Bay etc
The majority of the route was along the Waterfront Trail
While walking by the shore we enjoyed the breeze off the lake
Spot the "no no"?
At Rouge Beach we paused for a water break and met up with a further 6 members
Crossing the bridge over the river estuary
We then entered into the region of Pickering
The club has an unwritten rule that members stay behind the leader otherwise they must lead a future hike. Can you recognize the new leaders?
They soon got back behind Jim
This is more like it, off the paved path and into the bush
Our destination off in the distance, a "Power Lunch"
Back on the path in time for another water break
After some road walking we re-entered the trail. Hikers in their "Golden Years" are seen wandering through a meadow of "Goldenrod"
Pausing for a photo
Heading towards our lunch
Passing Frenchman's Bay
Lunch on the Beach
Three "Likely Lads"
Expecting rain!
"To eat or not to eat" that is the question
Mohammad talking to "ET"
What's this about?
Cooling off in the water
Rosemary's shows Patricia her impression of a Flamingo
Off he goes
And off we go with Doris dancing in the water
We stop for Jim to show the route we've taken on the map as we enter into Frenchman's Bay West Park
After a short detour along the bay and back, we retraced our steps back to the Go Station with the "Sicily Sisters" up front
I was unable to go to the pub due to a logistics issue of getting there and back to the Go Station, however, Evelyn kindly provided these envious pictures.
Two old Dogs
One Irish Sitter
Their smiling faces are proof of a most enjoyable day with a big thanks to Jim
