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The long long walk



So last week I decided to go for a walk over the local Heritage Bypass Bridge and back home again, all in all it should've been at least a 30 minute walk which is good for me. On the other side of the bridge though I spotted a path I hadn't seen before so I decided to see where it led. I couldn't resist taking a photo through the railings of some ducks that were making their way along the river. The photo below is a Kauri cleaning station, we have alot of these around the country to protect our native trees - people basically are suppose to rub the soles of their shoes over the cleaning brushes on the ground and then step onto a water spray that then disinfects.



I thought that the trail I was walking on would take me out somewhere near our local fairy pools as it familiar scenery.


 

As it happened the walk took alot longer than expected and I found out that so many people run/jog along this path for fitness.


 

 After walking for nearly an hour I ended up.....At Rainbow Falls - by this stage my legs felt like they were going to fall off and I ended up calling my youngest son to come out and pick me up, it would've been a long walk back into town.


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Billy Blue Eyes said…
Sounds like whimped out I think you could have walked back to town. Some walks take you by surprise at how far they go but it looks like it was worth it
5 January 2021 at 08:37
eileeninmd said…
Hello,

Your walk looks beautiful, lovely scenery and a beautiful waterfalls. I love the rainbow and the sound of the falls on the video. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy new week!
5 January 2021 at 08:37
Photo Cache said…
Nice walk and good that you had documented it. My resolution is to take more walks this year. Happy New Year.

Worth A Thousand Words
5 January 2021 at 08:52
Amypie said…
Thanks for your usual positive comment.
5 January 2021 at 09:55
Susan Heather said…
It looks a lovely walk even though it was longer than you expected.
5 January 2021 at 12:44
Andy said…
New trail means new adventures. Too bad you wore yourself out. At least you got some nice photos.
5 January 2021 at 12:53
At Home In New Zealand said…
What an adventure, walking unknown paths! I can imagine it would have worn you out, so just as well you had someone to call on. Loved the photos :)
5 January 2021 at 15:29
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
More than one time I have been intrigued by a trail and it didn't go where I thought it was and ended up with a lot longer time than I was planning on. Glad you had somebody to come pick you up.
5 January 2021 at 16:05
Lili Sulastri said…
Beautiful sceneries.
5 January 2021 at 18:30
Tigger's Mum said…
Those ducks look like they are being towed on a string. Great walk.
5 January 2021 at 20:04
Lady Fi said…
What a lovely walk!
6 January 2021 at 00:00
Tom said…
...Amy, you sure had some looking scene alog your walk. Healthy for you body and soul. Anyday the you can see a rainbow is a special day. Thanks for coming to the party, take care.
6 January 2021 at 05:49
Bill said…
What a wonderful place to walk. I find that when I walk in a place I'm not familiar with, it feels like a very long walk but on the way back it feels so much shorter. It's good for the legs to get them going, eventually they won't tire so fast. Enjoy your day.
6 January 2021 at 05:51
local alien said…
It was a lovely walk and some great photos.
6 January 2021 at 07:29
Fun60 said…
That's a beautiful spot especially with the bonus of the rainbow.
6 January 2021 at 09:08
Pauline said…
That walk looks lovely, great scenery but, from what I can remember of your area, I believe you that it was very long. Lucky you to have a son on stand by to come to your rescue.
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6 January 2021 at 11:10
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Beautiful walk Amy if a little longer than you expected. We’re you getting worried toward the end? Cell phones are so great to have...I don’t know how I lived so long without one)). I have gone on long walks before with a plan in advance to call for a pickup when I get tired, but I’ve never done that “by accident.”
6 January 2021 at 11:39
Iris Flavia said…
Cute duck-pic! Those cleaning brushes are a clever thing.
Rainbow Falls is beautiful!
6 January 2021 at 19:54
Veronica Lee said…
What a scenic walk! Love the beautiful photos you captured, Amy!
6 January 2021 at 20:02
Graham Edwards said…
The only thing that detracts from a walk in the woods is our physical ability.
7 January 2021 at 03:35
Klara said…
you had the rainbow at the end :-)
7 January 2021 at 07:09
Arun Goyal said…
Lovely walk in the lap of nature ...I could notice the beautiful water fall midst the nature landscape. It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to Gardening where you can share any information pertaining to nature, plant and animals here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2021/01/garden-affair-winter-annuals-for.html
7 January 2021 at 19:09
betty-NZ said…
A new path is always so inviting! What lovely things you saw and the rainbow is just the icing on the cake!

I'm glad you are a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!
9 January 2021 at 14:29
NatureFootstep said…
lol, you got yourself a nice, but tiring , surprise. But it ended at the most beautiful place. :)
Take care!
9 January 2021 at 23:15
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