Thorndean

We wanted to enjoy a few more neighbourhood walks in Halifax. Today on Sunday, a beautiful blue sky day, we decided to return to Point Pleasant Park. En route, I wanted to see Thorndean on Inglis Street, where Jim and Pat Lotz had lived.

The route was quite circuitous. From Lower Water Street, we passed by Pier 21 and found a tunnel under the railway. This took us to Inglis Street. We passed Schooner Books and found Thorndean, 5680 Inglis Street.

The house is referenced in a couple of the books, written by Pat and Jim.

Afterwards, we continued to South Park. This leads to Point Pleasant Park. The trails were snow-packed and somewhat icy. There was a large collection of walkers, with their dogs. If we were to remain in Halifax, the South End would be an attractive neighbourhood.

Beyond the Westin Hotel, we rediscovered the Wired Monk, a coffee house on Morris Street.

Yesterday (Saturday) we took a day trip down to the Annapolis Valley. This allowed us to drop off any extra possessions, accumulated over the Winter. The remainder will fit in the car on January 31st.

Earlier in the week, while visiting Heather’s Dad, I stopped at the New Glasgow library. With help from the library staff, I was able to access an e-book that I can read on my iPad. It was Jim Lotz, Pilgrim Souls, Caring for a loved one with dementia. While a difficult read, it complements his previous work, Sharing the Journey.

Postscript

Acknowledgements

Heather continues to encourage me to take these long walks. We need to find an equivalent in the Annapolis Valley, aside from the shoulder of Highway 201. Candidates would be Valley View park and Kingston park. Edward added the graphics.

References

Jim Lotz, 2013, Pilgrim Souls, Pottersfield Press via Formac Publishing

Jim Lotz, 2015, Sharing the Journey, Pottersfield Press via Nimbus Publsihing.