The snow arrived just in time for the “after Christmas” holiday. We’ve been blessed with unusually warm weather this season, which lasted all the way through Christmas Day.
I’m actually glad there was no snow before Christmas. The winter snowstorm driving conditions can add extra stress to holiday shopping. It’s also nice to have a comfortable drive when visiting loved ones for Christmas.
When the snow finally arrived, all I wanted to do was head to Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area. I had never visited during the winter season before. When we arrived yesterday, I was truly amazed at how beautiful the trails were, especially under a sparkling white blanket of snow. The picnic pavilion and the maple syrup evaporator shack looked exceptionally magical, surrounded by the snow.
I also noticed that the Sheppard House was no longer under construction. It’s possible that the heritage retrofit is now complete.
We walked for about half an hour, and it was nice to see that the trail is used regularly. Even after just two days of snow, the trails were well-packed and very comfortable to walk on.
I was hoping to spot some animals, like deer or even a rabbit, but all we found were black squirrels. I took some photos of the birds, but those will have to wait for a future post.
COMMENTS
Max Coutinho said: January 4, 2012 at 15:08
“Anna, I am having troubles commenting on blogs having embedded comment sections (don’t know why); so I am leaving the comment I prepared for your Only Photo Blog Journey here, all right? “Happy New Year, Anna! Girl, I had already seen this picture on G+ but it looks much better here. Picnic pavilion…it is the first time I hear of this, because I am used to picnic fields or parks (here in Portugal), but again our weather is not the same as yours. Maple syrup: love it, adore it, love and adore it LOL. You should definitely attend those syrup making festivities. I agree, the natural wood does render the photo magical. Although I prefer the first picture, the second one is more postcardish… Happy New Year, my friend; and may our friendship continue to grow. Cheers.”
