It sure was a hot one for Barry and I to lead 66 Seniors on a scenic amble along the Mimico Creek. After leaving the Bloor/Islington Centre we gave an outline of today's itinerary at Tom Riley Park
As we set off who should spy in the distance? Mr. Car Park himself, aka Tony Asrilen
Liliane is seen diligently counting as we cross the Mimico Creek for the first time
During the walk we will cross the Creek 6 times
After a short break waiting for a late member to catch up we proceeded along Burnhamthorpe Crescent
We soon met up with the ever smiling Claire Bergeron who was waiting outside of her Condo Building
Viewing the homes along Burnhamthorpe Park Road
Waterbreak at the entrance to Echo Valley Park
Crossing the Creek
Entering Ravenscrest Park
Taking the adventurous path close to the creek
Doug looking for inch worms
Meeting up with those that preferred the safety of the paved pathway
Back on the main path
Entering West Deane Park and ready for a break and a spot of lunch
Stanley protects his crisp white shirt from splattering food over it
The group spread themselves out to enjoy some shade, hence many photos
Now there's a happy hiker
Lovely Ladies
Irene points and shoots
Roger demonstrates how to peel an orange
We salute Jim Mallon for joining us all the way from Ajax. Good on ya Jim
Lunch and the Loo over we set off continuing north
Thankful for the shade and the creek before Stanley's face gets any darker
Requisite waterbreak and for others to catch up
The welcoming shade of the trail ahead
Spot of exercise climbing the bank and then the stairs
After a short tour through the streets we head back down towards the creek where a large Willow is the victim of a recent storm
Monica Feran is seen smiling as we near the end of today's hike
The hike terminated at Burnhamthorpe and Kipling. Unbeknown to us we left some of the group behind as we continued on to the pub. Fortunately Rose Jones helped with directions using her TTC App
A crowd of us barrelled into the Arthur Guinness Room at the St. James Gate greeted by friendly wait staff that provided ice water and lemon to start
A rare occurrence as we see Barry drinking water that is not dark and having a head
Eventually some of those members we left behind showed up including a lady who collapsed on the floor suffering from leg cramps After a laying down for 20 mins in front of the door to the room she righted herself none the worse for wear. This allowed the wait staff to resume serving. Due to the drama at the end of the hike and in the pub Barry and I attempted to appease the restless crowd by ordering sweet potato fries
That's more like it as Barry gets his Guinness and we reflect on the days proceedings
Thank you Rene for being today's Sweep and Liliane for once again volunteering to Count
