Rene led today's hike labelled as her "Valentines Special". She can be seen posing at home before setting out to meet her participants complete with Pink Jacket and Heart shaped Glasses
Today's meeting point was at the Davisville Station
The group set off towards the Belt Line going through Oriole Park
Bea is seen checking out the conditions on the Belt Line and giving us the thumbs up
It was snowing and we were treated to a winter wonderland
It was unfortunate that Mary Moore had to drop out feeling under the weather from her recent bout of the flu
Crossing Oriole Parkway provided a challenge. Stanley manages to trip the "light fantastic"
Rene pauses to watch over her flock
She then gives the group a run down on the days proceedings
We continue along the Belt Line
Crossing back to the Belt Line after a comfort stop at the Larry Grossman Arena
Snow Squall
Dog Days of Winter
End of the Belt Line
Crossing Eglinton Avenue
Entering another Winter Wonderland
Luckily the path was cleared up to the Dog Park
Liliane enjoying the marvels of Mother Nature
Ilo turns for his photo
Climbing out of the ravine and ready for lunch
Lunch a la Loblaws
After lunch we visit the impressive Wychwood Barns. A one hundred year old streetcar facility now redesigned as art and cultural centre
One of the several doorways depicting the streetcars history
Leaving the Barns we head down Christie Street to Clintons
Tom tip toes through the slush crossing Dupont Street
Our final destination
We toasted Rene in absentia who unfortunately bowed out at lunch time. The group of Eight then devoured sweet and regular potato fries
It was a day to remember in many ways. Mother Nature provided a spectacular show of how beautiful snow and ice can be. Certainly not a day to miss. Unfortunately we did miss Rene for the second half of the hike
