Perfect Day; Perfect Park

Yesterday was warm and sunny - perfect fall weather!

Terry and I headed out to find a perfect place to enjoy all the day had to offer.

We ended up at Andrew Haydon Park, a place with lots of family memories.

When our children were young, we used to come here for picnics and walks.

The children loved the play structure, which has been updated since then.

Yesterday, there were a few sailboats in the river...

They didn't seem to be moving quickly! There wasn't much wind.

As usual, lots of Canada geese were relaxing on the grass.

We stopped to watch a crane fishing in one of the ponds.

I wonder if he lives nearby - or if he migrates in winter...





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After a few minutes, he flew off...

As we wandered around, I was reminded that, for three and a half years my mother lived nearby, in an assisted living apartment - her second home in Ottawa. Sometimes groups from the residence would walk in the park...

So many good memories...

Such a beautiful park!

And this is, without a doubt, the best season to enjoy it!