I think some people have been thinking summer is over here in Victoria. Granted there have been some non-spectacular days recently, especially if you are one who likes it hot, but if the forecast for this weekend holds out the moaning and groaning should temporarily cease. This week’s Wednesday hike was another of the close-to-town variety and involved passing through Gonzales Park, Walbran Park, Anderson Hill Park, and part of Trafalgar Park. All of these little parks are pretty close to the ocean and provide pretty good views of Juan de Fuca Strait.
GPS Data: 6.4km – 1h35m – GPS route
A 6.4km hike through Gonzales Park, Walbran Park, Anderson Hill Park, and Trafalgar Park. Click on the map to see GPS details on the Garmin website.
I know it's not that great, but the fact that it doesn't totally suck is adding to the mounting evidence that the auto mode on my camera may be better than my operation of the pseudo-manual settings.
The beach at Gonzales Bay was surprisingly dead for a sunny and relatively warm night. Perhaps the sand flies and high-tide were the reasons.
Juan de Fuca monument in Walbran Park.
Probably not readable, but this is what the Juan de Fuca monument has to say.
Looking towards Oak Bay Marina from one of the viewpoints in Walbran Park.
Walbran Park rocks and the view to the south west across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Trial Islands with the Olympic Mountains in the background.
New school trikes don't really do much for me. I guess that's the case for most trikes though.
