Janet and I had lunch and a lovely winter walk yesterday. The Poquonnock River Walkway runs along the east side of the Poquonnock River and we started at the north end of it. As we walked south a huge flock of Canada geese floated down the river, honking among themselves. We wondered what all the “conversations” were about. When we turned around and headed north again the geese, and a couple of swans and ducks who had joined the procession, turned around and started swimming north, too. Were they talking about us perhaps?
The trees silhouettes were so pretty against the cloudy sky.
In rivers the water you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes. So with time present.
~ Leonardo da Vinci
(The Meaning of Rivers: Flow & Reflection in American Literature)
Tomorrow I’m off to Ireland!
Barbara, that is a lovely recap of our day, minus the bitter wind that also accompanied us on our walk.
Oh, that’s true, I did neglect to include that significant detail. It was windy and very chilly!
There’s something magical about walking on boardwalks !
Ireland ! Wow. Lucky you. Have fun.
Yes! The first time I can remember being enchanted by a boardwalk was in childhood at Everglades National Park in Florida. 🙂 Wonder if there will be any in Ireland…
Lovely walk! Makes me want to visit. Have a great trip to Ireland!
Thank you, Susan! Please do come for a visit! (I created a little guest nook in my genealogy room for overnight visitors. 🙂 ) We have lots of great places for walks…
Your pictures took me in, just wonderful. Enjoy Ireland!
Thank you, Cecilia!
Thank you for a very peaceful walk! Have a wonderful time in Ireland.
Thank you, Tiny! Having such a wonderful time with Katherine and her parents!
Lovely walk, Barbara. I have not seen swans in a long time. Hope you have a most wonderful trip!
Thank you, Kathy! We saw some swans today here in Ireland, and many kinds of birds I’ve never seen before…
The river walkway looks so peaceful and beautiful. I hope that you are having a wonderful time in Ireland.
Thank you, Sheryl. We are having a great time here in Ireland but of course I’m a little homesick, too.