52 weeks, no blisters: Cuthbert Holmes 23/29 weeks

This is the end of the trail at the movie theatre. I was so anxious to get out of the rain I didnt even squat down.

I should begin this blog with a solid apology. The Sunday of our 23rd hike began cloudy and only let up occasionally in a mostly rainy day. We were to attend the memorial service of a friend's husband later in the day and my heart just wasn't into the hike. It rained the entire hike and became heavier towards the end which didn't help. I didnt even want to risk getting the camera out of the bag and these few pictures are the result.
The group shot above was taken right in front of the Silver City movie theatre. It happens that the main path from the parking lot winds right to Tillicum Mall. If you are heading to the mall anyway, you could park at the Cuthbert Holmes parking lot and get your walk in for the day.

Part of the main path trying to stay dry.

This is an urban trail and it runs right alongside highway one. It is a dense forest and difficult to see to the other side. British Columbia has saved so much natural space for everyone to enjoy and these little urban gems literally dot the map. My experience of this park was cursory because of the weather. I know that I haven't given it the attention it deserves. The Colquitz river runs alongside the southern portion of Cuthbert Holmes and is a great body of water for birdwatching. I will schedule another visit here. There is so much more to see and little secondary paths to travel. We did meet a number of people on the hike who were undaunted by the rain. This is a popular spot for the locals.
Dont be surprised if you stumble upon a nest for a homeless person. The number of homeless people in this part of BC is high due to the mildness of the weather. I know if I were to experience homelessness, I would want to curl up in a wooded area as well so I cant say that I blame them.
I have mentioned it before in my 52week commitment; this area of the world can be wet and hikes needn't be postponed or one would never get out during the rainy season. Im glad I was able to remind myself of that. I didnt take the necessary precautions to keep myself dry and my camera undamaged. I will be better prepared next hike.