"Our" Path & Tree TunnelsSeptember 7th, 2018

I was just going to send a one-off of the tree tunnels on our path but decided on a short post on my blog instead. As nature nuts, Jane and I feel blessed having the trail literally across the street. This is the entrance... a couple 100 feet from our front door. A mini-tree tunnel of sorts.

Close to home.

Tree tunnels offer comforting shade on a hot day, especially near the end of day, when all the trees contribute, whether they're part of the tunnels or not.

The path is very popular with dog-walkers, school kids... and the rest of us as well. There are 4 or 5 true tree tunnels on the path, with short patches of sun between them.

We often meet others, several who we've met before, and stop for a chat and a laugh. Often we share a conversation about their dog(s). Dog walkers tend to be more approachable.

We even run into my barber and/or his wife now & then and catch up on things.

Yesterday we met our 'buddy' with his Yorkshire Terrier. Usually he had two with him, but sadly he lost one a few months back.

Jane a 100 yards or so from home. Many of the trees are Walnuts. We've noticed a real lack of walnut fruit this year. Last year was a bumper crop. Trees are noted for varying their fruit production through the years. The squirrels probably aren't impressed with a minimum crop.

The path from our place to the top is just over one mile. We don't always make the 2 mile walk these days like we used to. Depends what we've been up to for the day and how we feel. With this hot summer, walks tend to be late in the day.

I've walked over 2,000 miles on the path. It took over 7 years to do that. I don't record walks anymore. No way I'll ever make 3,000 miles. C'est la vie.

We do love our path though.

Bob & Jane
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