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 Another walk today W-Toby


Toby and I are giving the camera a thumbs up as we start walking to the sugar bowl to get to CoalBanks Trail.

Originally thinking would walk a little little bit further, but the trail ended and was blocked off with signs saying public access, access not recommended so he turned around.


Kind of spooky 👻 I’m sure there’s reasons, I’m not going to go into it.

But we walked under the scenic over pass and came to these signs.

🪧 


Dixie is happy with how many steps were doing today. She’s like just thrilled with amusement. She sits on the bench right beside me for a photo..

Laughing 😆 and smiling 🙂 


I asked Toby to walk ahead for me to take a photo of him walking away.  I thought it make a good photo, not much of a poet mid afternoon, Toby make a good pace.🤗  we make good time doing our walk.


All ready we are at 28 ranked for the month for Dixie in her leadership month of active minutes.



She well over her active minutes in her day. Tomorrow will show how much above average.


Our map consisted of….


With walking and a little bit of moving around to do laundry at home I’ve almost made it to 5 km today with steps although I didn’t track my first walk the second walk did 2 km.


A pleasure walking with Toby today we picked up some soda from Victoria BC it was a different kind of soda.  🥤 not the brand names you usually see..


It had real cane sugar in it, and tasted Phenomenal.


A rarity at a special grocer store 🏬.


It sounds like you had a wonderful day out walking with Toby! Exploring trails and enjoying the fresh air is always refreshing. It’s interesting that you encountered that blocked-off section — it definitely adds a bit of mystery to your adventure! 


Dixie must be so proud of both of you for hitting those steps and being active. It’s great to see how active she is! Your journey of nearly 5 km with additional walking at home sounds like a solid exercise day. And how fun to try a different kind of soda from Victoria BC — it’s always nice to find unique treats while on an outing!






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