Trails & Tales: MIMICO CREEK

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