Planet Sedge (Saz)

Doing a new review rather than 'updating' previous ones, to keep an accurate timeline.. (OCD? Maybe!) This afternoon (Aug.18th '23) we explored the south bank of Kettle River, down a meandering grassy trail to the left after crossing the Rail bridge, & found the remnants of some old silver mines, w/ iron gates blocking entry -- V cool! (In fact 1 cave literally emanated frigid air, nice relief if a bit spooky!) Met 2 curious & lively young girls there delighting over a frog inside one cave, who knew all about the mines from a mom's visit as a youth (cool mom!) They reminded me of glorious hrs spent as a kid with my best bud, making our own map of a nearby park's overgrown area & naming each fave copse, dip, knoll etc! But I digress.. (Adding some pix I took there!)

Nice fresh walk in the early a.m. along the skytrain route from 22nd St Stn to Edmonds Stn. (20 mins or so)- all kinds of birds singing from the bushes, & saw some nice big old trees along the way.. Even found traces of old railway track, just b4 the big open park with playing field & picnic tables, opposite the train yard.. (Encountered only 2 cyclists the whole way, @ 5:40ish) So pleasant, the trains whizzing by overhead didn't bother me!🌿