We're about one week late to the spring bloom. Though, I can't say I'm surprised given the on-and-off downpours and abnormally (read: below seasonal) winds we've been receiving as of late.
My favourite fangirl and I had originally made plans for the latter half of the week, but one look at the forecast and I was convinced that an earlier point in time would make for a more enjoyable hangout session.
My favourite fangirl and I had originally made plans for the latter half of the week, but one look at the forecast and I was convinced that an earlier point in time would make for a more enjoyable hangout session.
I was not wrong, for the skies were a subdued, clear blue; the sun peaked out from between a handful of clouds, then gradually revealed itself in its entirety in the early afternoon hours.
That said, it was undoubtedly on the chillier side - for May, especially.
The ground beneath us remained a bit squelchy, thus we sought out higher ground with a balanced ratio of sun and shade. To our left was a flock of hyper-sensitive ducks, to our right were retired citizens eager to snap a photo of the sole sakura tree in the entire park.
We had whipped up a few shareable items at the last minute for a picnic in the park: Egg Salad Sandwiches and Watermelon Cucumber Cubes from me; a super scrumptious Chicken and Avocado Salad and crunchy munchables from her. Also included in the meal was a refreshing concoction of orange juice, club soda, and fresh mint, as well as a shockingly pink strawberry vinaigrette. And some Easter chocolates.
Sustenance depleted, the mat was inched slightly downhill, just enough to catch some modest yet potent UV rays. The scene could not depicted by a more fitting soundtrack than Talk Love - which, mind you, I heard for the very first time. K.will's melodic voice, paired with soft strums of acoustic guitar, was a seamless complement to the leafy rustle and chirping presence we had found ourselves engulfed within.
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Some duration of time passed before a sharp breeze prompted us to pack up our containers and held elsewhere, namely in search of a warm beverage. Retreating back to the car with two Vanilla Chais restored warmth to our fingertips.
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Our late lunch plans concluded here.
Later that evening, I introduced another friend to Hub. A jolly hour-and-a-half was spent re-familiarizing myself with the Learner's Area (and their new courses). Just before closing, I succeeded in completing a top rope route on the big wall - an endeavour wholly enabled by a member of staff who was kind enough to belay (and encourage!) throughout the ascent.
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