Hard to believe that I’ve been in Lethbridge about six weeks and have yet to post about the city! It’s a city that has been very slow to make an impression. Between all the travel around southern Alberta and the desperate search for income, there hasn’t been energy left to discover this city with a most peculiar layout. But there is one thing I can say about Lethbridge is that when it shakes me out of my complacency it’s to stun me with a beautiful view.

Such as that of Nicholas Sheran lake, just a couple of blocks from home. I love going for a stroll around it. The lake’s placement in the middle of suburbia is just so surreal that I’m always surprised that it’s so close by.

Tonight I actually thought to bring my camera!

pathway to Nicholas Sheran lake

Nicholas Sheran lake

Nicholas Sheran lake

pathway around Nicholas Sheran lake

Nicholas Sheran lake

bridge over troubled waters

duck enjoying a swim even though…

cheeky little fellow, no?

lovely bridge

bridge to an island

the house on the far right of the picture is the last on one of my flier routes

The colours – two shades of blue, a red, myriad greens – were particularly stunning tonight with the sun low in the sky. It was very windy, but not too cold, so I was happy to do a full lap around the lake.