Hidden People
They weren't that well-hidden. And they certainly weren't as good as tiny doors. In 2020, as a way to get some exercise and fresh air during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, DW and I went for a walk along the Rideau River, at the Chapman Mills Conservation Area. There's a lovely trail that takes you from Winding Way to the Vimy Memorial Bridge, where you can spot all kinds of birds. On this walk, I spotted a miniature door attached to a tree stump and took a picture of it. It wasn't until I shared that photo on social media that someone told me that there were six tiny doors along this trail, and so I returned, with a video camera, to try to locate them all. You can see that video, here . On Sunday, DW and I drove out to Merrickville, further south along the Rideau River, to meet some friends for lunch. But before meeting up, DW and I decided to go for a hike in the area, as part of our training for an upcoming vacation , next year. I'll talk more of that hike, ...
