More Hiking - Westwood Lake and Buttertub Marsh And Our Christmas Potluck

Sunday afternoon, we decided to get some exercise.  The sun was shining and all was right with the world.  Westwood Lake Trail meanders around the lake for 6 kilometres with some secondary trails.  Six km, we can do that.  Yes we can!  However with a few wrong turns we ended up walking over 8 km.  I was afraid it was going to be dark before we got back to the truck.

Westwood Lake

Wayne contemplating life

I was afraid the trail was across these logs.  It wasn't.

Paddle surfing?

Mushroom growing in a tree

Weird or what?

Stream at the end of the lake

Colourful rocks in the stream.  Wonder if this is a geocache?

Our friends - Carol and Bob

We met Carol and Bob on the trail.  They were headed in the opposite direction.  Small world.

Just before dusk

Today  the Snowbird Hikers headed to Buttertub Marsh.  This is a short level trail, only 2 km.  It was a nice stroll with good company.  Great way to build an appetite before our Christmas Potluck.

Kathryn, Alex, Bev, Wayne, Colin with Scott at back

Buttertub Marsh

Heron in Osprey nest

This Heron flew across the marsh screeching all the way.  It was very impressive but my camera wasn't turned on - so no photo.

My rum cake

Tonight was our Christmas Potluck.  Approximately 60 people participated.  It was delicious.  Turkey, ham and all the trimmings.  I tried to show restraint.  Not sure how successful I was.

Wayne at our table

Back room buddies

Shirley scoping out the buffet before dinner

Ladies eating the last of the rum cake