Tag Archives: Niagara Escarpment

April 8, 2017: Reflections on Water

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

Water covers 71% of the earth’s surface.  This fact was certainly true on today’s hike!  As you will see, we encountered  water in its many unpredictable forms throughout the day. The first indication of our watery fate was on the … Continue reading →

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October 22, 2016: The Food Blog

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I have been roaming the Web and note that food blogs are all the rage these days.  Numerous folks with formidable taste-buds, well-stocked pantries, top-notch thesauruses and  expensive cameras release their food explorations in blog form.  I note that grammar … Continue reading →

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Sept. 10, 2016: A Few of My Favourite Things

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With predictions of thunderstorms and wild wind and rain, the naysayers were out in fine form.  “You’re going out to hike in that?” they cried, from the depths of their La-z-boy recliners.   But when we heard today’s weather forecast, we … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2016: Soxy Ladies

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Another gorgeous day on the Bruce Trail! We set out from Inglis Falls, early enough to beat the tourist rush. We soon found ourselves in a green and leafy wood, enjoying the shade and the easy walking. We have become … Continue reading →

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June 11, 2016: Cracks, Crevices and Cubism

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After the wonky weather we’ve been having, the ladies were delighted to set out on a warm morning.  Overcast and a bit drizzly, yes, but warm! I am going to ignore the first few km of our hike because it … Continue reading →

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May 01, 2016: Highways and Byways

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After yesterday’s spectacular weather, we were a bit despondent to see gray skies and rain this morning.  But… this would not be our first hike in inclement weather.  So, the ladies did what the ladies always do; put on a … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 20, 2016: A Pilgrimage, of sorts

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I have been contemplating the concept of pilgrimage.  One of the LLs will be heading to Spain this fall to walk the Camino de Santiago and we are all excited for her.  It has given me pause to explore the … Continue reading →

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March 19, 2016: Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds

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Welcome back, Limestone Ladies!  This is our fourth spring hiking season on the Bruce Trail.  And what a way to kick off the season! After being trail-less for the past few months, the Ladies were excited to be back in … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2015: There’s a braid in a bag in a box…….

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Spring had finally arrived and the Limestone Ladies were ready to celebrate!  We knew there would be few flowers on the trail this early in the season, so we decided that we would be the spring flowers.   Our lovely ladies … Continue reading →

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Bring Bling, Sing, and Celebrate Hiking! Our First Anniversary

Posted on October 31, 2013 by

October 27, 2013:  Mount Nemo to Crawford Lake The Limestone Ladies are one year old!  We made it out of infancy and into toddlerhood.  And that called for celebration! Who could have imagined that when we started from Queenston on … Continue reading →

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