Dale and I found this hidden gem after lunch one bright afternoon.
Sorrel Pond is a bite-size natural area not far from the Oakway Center shopping mall. It's four and a half acres of forested area surrounding a quiet pond. We walked the loop trail through the trees around the pond.
We were the only people at the pond this day, so quite enjoyed our surroundings. There were signs that others had been there recently. Toward the beginning of the trail, a small fire was smoldering in the damp leaves. It appeared to be the sleeping site of one of our unhoused residents. Further down the path, a kid had lost two packs of Pokemon trading cards. Then we saw this red bottle of glee glimmering in the filtered light.
About half way around the pond is this retaining wall. Up this short hill is the I-105 freeway where we could hear cars roaring by. Along the top of the wall were a series of cairns.
So I built one to add to the collection.
Toward the end of our walk, a few camouflaged ducks were swimming peacefully among the the leaves and Fall debris.
This is the pond pictured in my post The Clouds of October - 7. It was a lovely way to spend a stunning Autumn afternoon.
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