Bridges at rear with this perspective showing one of them in full-on or perpendicular view. 'A bridge over calm water, I will treasure it.'
One of us has a fascination for the palm trees on the beach, the latter jutting into the water and the former reflecting off it including many other features of the lake.
One of us has a fascination for the palm trees on the beach, the latter jutting into the water and the former reflecting off it including many other features of the lake.
The above pictures were a unique view which we discovered after completing the blog. In fact, there have been so many variations of lake views that we are in awe constantly. As an aside, in a follow up to the last publication when apparently, ill-discipline allowed for the publication of too many lake photographs, I blew it again...with delight, pleasure and appreciation to nature and its Creator...okay, with that complete, we continue.
Something catches Jen's eyes after finding a pumpstation and pipeline to her left
Part way down the stepped-path to the lake and lower pumpstation.
We had never spotted the pipeline before this day's hike although subsequent to finding it (while not searching), we are able to trace it from views on the opposite mountain. Thus, until we had found it accidentally, we never knew it existed or that it was not far from where we 'have often walked down this street before'...pardon the interruption, always loved the music of 'My Fair Lady'.
Top and bottom station in one view.
A view taken from the mountain across the lake. Funny that one has to walk miles distant and achieve height to notice something we had walked above on a number of occasions. Smart, eh Joanne and Ron?
Finally, the lower pumpstation spotted from yet another position (just before the water).
Cheers,
Part way down the stepped-path to the lake and lower pumpstation.
We had never spotted the pipeline before this day's hike although subsequent to finding it (while not searching), we are able to trace it from views on the opposite mountain. Thus, until we had found it accidentally, we never knew it existed or that it was not far from where we 'have often walked down this street before'...pardon the interruption, always loved the music of 'My Fair Lady'.
Once we came across the pipeline and pumphouse, the former of enormous diameter, which brings water from one dam to another, while the flow generates electricity on the way down, we decided to test ourselves against the challenge of such steepness. The problem was that we commenced at the top so the further down we went, the tougher the climb back. Normally, when one begins an incline, one can always return (quit) should one weaken prematurely. However, it does not work the other way unless one is intending to camp out or until someone decides on a rescue.
After a long discussion of our thoughts of the legality of walking alongside the pipeline, the toughness of the hike and other sundry matters, all which amounted to less than 12 seconds of fervent discussion, we headed down the steps which had an additional 3 steep grass sections separating the steps. The destination, after making a sharp left with a few hundred steps to go was none other than the highlight of our visit to Geres, Canicada Dam/Lake. Because we had nothing better to do while walking, we counted 1,202 steps plus a further estimate of 300 for the grass sections between the step sections. Good use of our time, would you agree? It was satisfying to determine that we are able to count to such high numbers.
Jen's on the way down which is an essential element in life to achieve new heights.
From a vantage point, Jen searches for the pumpstations.
While her mate refuses to disclose from where he is returning. He's just thrilled to be absorbing the high views of Lake Canicada.
We have been a little captivated by the pipe and the set-up which is nestled in the mountain.
We realized we had in fact seen what appeared to be a funicular railway from the main road linking the villages. However, we were not sure at what we had been gazing toward. On our latest hike, we ended up approaching the lake and the pumping station from yet a completely different direction via the PR7 trail, the part below the Sao Bento Church. A few days before, we had climbed directly upwards to the peak where we discovered the 'swing'. (See previous blog). It has been quite spectacular discovering so many aspects of the land while covering it on foot. Besides providing us with excitement, some adventure, uplifting experiences, it has allowed us to attain a good perspective of aspects of the national park and towns.
From a vantage point, Jen searches for the pumpstations.
While her mate refuses to disclose from where he is returning. He's just thrilled to be absorbing the high views of Lake Canicada.
We have been a little captivated by the pipe and the set-up which is nestled in the mountain.
We realized we had in fact seen what appeared to be a funicular railway from the main road linking the villages. However, we were not sure at what we had been gazing toward. On our latest hike, we ended up approaching the lake and the pumping station from yet a completely different direction via the PR7 trail, the part below the Sao Bento Church. A few days before, we had climbed directly upwards to the peak where we discovered the 'swing'. (See previous blog). It has been quite spectacular discovering so many aspects of the land while covering it on foot. Besides providing us with excitement, some adventure, uplifting experiences, it has allowed us to attain a good perspective of aspects of the national park and towns.
The closing approach to the lake.
Rumor has it that Jen's a little weary. Truth be told, she's trying to get out of preparing dinner for that night.
Cachena cows, some very fine specimens we confront as we approach the bend. Who will give-in first is the question on each mind? Jen has already rolled up her pant's leg so she is obviously 'gung-ho'. It's a side of her I never knew existed.
Cachena cows, some very fine specimens we confront as we approach the bend. Who will give-in first is the question on each mind? Jen has already rolled up her pant's leg so she is obviously 'gung-ho'. It's a side of her I never knew existed.
A view taken from the mountain across the lake. Funny that one has to walk miles distant and achieve height to notice something we had walked above on a number of occasions. Smart, eh Joanne and Ron?
Finally, the lower pumpstation spotted from yet another position (just before the water).
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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