The 'Tolmie Run'

This morning, I set out for a run up Mount Tolmie, Mt. Douglas’ smaller neighbour, leaving behind the traffic at Mayfair Drive and heading toward quieter trails. The camas lilies were just beginning to bloom, and though the climb was steady and steep, I paused now and then for breath and photographs. Lizards darted across sun-warmed rocks, and the wind up top carried the songs of birds and the distant glint of boats in the far distance. My pace improved on the way down, and I passed bluebells and daffodils fading into spring’s next wave. With the run nearly done and Fairways Market ahead, I talked about compost, pastry dough, and what kind of pie I might make next.