A Walk on the Wild Side

 Well you didn't think I could walk on the wild side 

without first fortifying with tea?

A very special oolong was shared on the dock

at the Columbia Slough by Whitaker Pond.
It was a 28 year old Buddha Hand Oolong.

 Living in the city you would be surprised to find this amazing

trail about a 5 minute drive from my house.

It is also close to the Portland Intl. Airport.

But here we are!

A plane flies over from time to time, but in between

there is peace.

 I love spotting wildflowers along the trail

and of course trees!

 Glimpses of the pond from time to time appear along the trail.

 At the far end of the pond was a nesting area for turtles.

We didn't see any, but a teacher and her small class told us about

seeing one live one and one dead one. They were very sad about the dead turtle.

 There were plenty of ducks and ducklings in several areas of the pond.

 More blooming plants!

 And canoes too!

 A beaver dam!

There was plenty of trees with signs the beavers had visited,

but I didn't see a beaver.

 The bees were enjoying the wild roses.

And to tell you the truth I loved seeing another glimpse of Camas Lilies

Spring time here in the northwest has been particularly prolific this year.

Many wildflowers and wild things all about.

Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends!

Go out and see what you can see!