Trout Lake
When you wake up and it is a beautiful day, what do you feel like doing?
For me, it is riding my bike. I couldn't come up with any errands to give myself a destination, so I decided just to explore. It's weird, I have lived in this area for about a year, and yet everywhere I went today felt like new territory. I had been getting bored out here - thinking there was no character and lacked the greenery of the North Shore ... but after my ride today I realized that I haven't really given the area a chance.
There is Trout Lake - a beautiful dog friendly park, and on sunny days like today - just packed with large groups of people having barbecues or playing sports. There were numerous times I wanted to stop and watch a little league game but didn't... I have always wondered if it is weird to watch (and cheer for, of course) random kids Sunday games?
For me, it is riding my bike. I couldn't come up with any errands to give myself a destination, so I decided just to explore. It's weird, I have lived in this area for about a year, and yet everywhere I went today felt like new territory. I had been getting bored out here - thinking there was no character and lacked the greenery of the North Shore ... but after my ride today I realized that I haven't really given the area a chance.
There is Trout Lake - a beautiful dog friendly park, and on sunny days like today - just packed with large groups of people having barbecues or playing sports. There were numerous times I wanted to stop and watch a little league game but didn't... I have always wondered if it is weird to watch (and cheer for, of course) random kids Sunday games?
CMHA bike riders
There is also a large park in the center of Burnaby - creatively named Central Park. Something kind of cool about this part is that it was opened in 1986 (same year I was born - exciting time :D!) by Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Who knew?
Again there were families everywhere. An grampa was out having a barbeque with his grandson. It made me itch to go camping and roast marshmallows over the fire - I haven't done that in way, way too long.
The park was also the finishing grounds for the 55km Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) ride to support mental wellness and recovery. This is from their website:
"We ride to raise awareness and acceptance of those living with mental illness. We ride because recovery, when the right supports are in place, is possible. We ride because healthy choices, including exercise, builds resiliency and promotes positive mental health. We ride because cycling is fun and good for us and our environment and we ride for us, all of us."
Something to keep in mind for next year!
Again there were families everywhere. An grampa was out having a barbeque with his grandson. It made me itch to go camping and roast marshmallows over the fire - I haven't done that in way, way too long.
The park was also the finishing grounds for the 55km Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) ride to support mental wellness and recovery. This is from their website:
"We ride to raise awareness and acceptance of those living with mental illness. We ride because recovery, when the right supports are in place, is possible. We ride because healthy choices, including exercise, builds resiliency and promotes positive mental health. We ride because cycling is fun and good for us and our environment and we ride for us, all of us."
Something to keep in mind for next year!
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