I have been going through my photos and I came across this photo from a hike in Australia. You can see the city of Brisbane way off in the distance. I am thinking fondly of my time in Australia last year. This winter cold snap has made me stay indoors for almost 2 weeks. I miss the heat and sun of Australia. I am looking forward to spring and summer so I can get out hiking again.
February 2020
In February, 2020 I was lucky enough to spend a month in Bali. When visiting Sanur I went to a cultural dance performance. I really enjoyed seeing the costumes and dance moves and the music. If you haven't been to Bali and you don't know the gamelan then I suggest you click on this video below....
The Bernie Sanders Meme. This became a thing after the US presidential inauguration and someone took a photo of Bernie Sanders which quickly became an internet sensation as it was shared in various memes. Even Justin Trudeau got in the action as he delivered a message telling Canadians not to travel due to Covid outbreaks.
YORKTON -- A total of 91 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in relation to an outbreak at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.
Janna-Lea Yawney, the director of acute care at the hospital, said as of 4 a.m. on Feb. 5, 60 of those total cases are considered recovered, including 25 staff, leaving 31 cases active.
The cases include 14 patients, 32 staff, six visitors and 39 secondary cases. Two suspected outbreaks, in the obstetrics and pediatrics units, have been lifted.
I am still getting out and skiing around the lake and fields. You can see the track set or groomed trail behind me. I am so happy that we got more snow. Before this track had grass sticking up and the this made skiing difficult as your ski would stick to the grass and not slide. But now with the new snow the skiing is great. Now if the temps can only stay mild it will be perfect. It is time for me to set some new cross country ski goals for the month. I hope to ski 200km this time!!
My Garmin watch tracks my cross country ski loops around Anderson Lake. But Google Maps doesn't have a winter view of Saltcoats! So this is what I see when I go out for a ski around the lake.
Recording another ski this winter season. I am so very lucky that I can walk out of the house and hit the lake and trails. It makes for an easy ski. It was a little colder today at -18c. You can see my frozen hair....
Even though it has been colder out now I have still be getting out to ski. I have been trying to out and ski a loop around Anderson Lake everyday if possible. Of course somedays I miss out as it is windy or cold. Or maybe I have responsibilities to go into the city to buy groceries. But if I am free I have been going out for a ski. I am lucky as a local guy in town has a groomer and he goes out and sets the cross country ski trails so the conditions for skiing at Saltcoats have been excellent! This is a rare treat and I try to take advantage of his grooming when ever possible. It is peaceful and relaxing out on the trails.
