Through Westport Part 3

 Off to Narrows Lock Part 1 

 From Newboro to Westport Part 2

We climbed the hill from Westport, with lots of rocks. It is a new road, thankfully. Winter conditions loom.

I decided we'd go along Grady Rd., past Foley Mountain park, onto back roads. 

These rocks remind me of Muskoka. 

The wetlands, ponds and the changing leaves were beautiful.

My goal was to see some birds, I finally found some swans. Not quite in focus, but proof of life. 

This home nestled onto the private lake.

A heron flew by.

On another trip:

From Newboro to Westport Part 2

Off to Narrows Lock Part 1 

We continued on our drive. Overhead, a big RCAF helicopter. That got my attention.

Ukrainian Flag – there have been a couple of Ukrainian Festivals nearby. Canada hasn't forgotten Ukraine.

A couple of new homes. They overlook the water.

Westport! 

New builds and old in Westport.

Onward ho!

🐠P.S. Sept. 24

Joe and I were watching Game Change (2012), a docudrama of Sarah Palin's demise. Joe'd read a book about it, and likes the ins and outs of politics. 

I was out tweaking the position of a trailcam, just as dusk approached. 

Anyway, as I walked past the goldfish pond, I noticed another goldfish! It hid well. I scooped it up with the fish net and clutched its cold little body in my hand. It was popped into the fish tank indoors. I now have eight goldfish in the tank! 

Next year, I'll have to remember write down how many I put out in May!

Off to Narrows Lock Part 1

Sept. 22nd 

Joe Brian decided I ought to get out of the house. He's been into town for groceries and errands. I'd worked hard on the pond, and bringing in fishies. Time for a drive. Off we went. The plan was to get to Narrows Locks, look for birds, and then have lunch in Newboro.

First job, to fill the gas tank. 

Rideau Ferry is very quiet.

It was windy. I could see Langmuir Streak or Circulation (wiki)on the Rideau River. You can see them when the wind pushes particles and the froth looks like white streaks:

A new build! 

Our goal was to go to Narrows Lock, and look for birds. We approached the traffic circle, the bane of Joe's driving existence, and realized we'd need a plan B.

Turns out they were working on the hydro poles along the road, and the road was closed. 

On to Part 2 of our trip: Newboro. Lunch at The Stagecoach Inn. It is a lovely spot, in an old building with beautiful beams and decor. A good panini lunch!

It is a pretty town. 

I walked into Kilborn's store while Joe Brian had his sorbet outside. There was a small dog who ran at me. It launched itself at me, straining at the leash barking. It scared everyone who was shopping. I had a moment, after yelling out in shock! There was a baby in a carrier who was startled, too. Everyone was shocked. I began shopping and realized I was going to have an anxiety attack if I didn't leave. Shopping over.

These trumpet flowers were magnificent.

It is a region filled with bodies of water. The Newboro Marina was fairly quiet. 

From there we drove around a bit. Through Westport! More to come.