A busy stream in Vancouver's rain forestJoan and I took a before-dinner walk in West Vancouver’s “Canyon.”
The trail begins in the city, and works its way into rain forest. No kidding. A soggy, damp and most beautiful rain forest. Stumps, trees, branches – become a fashion show for as many shades of green as possible. Moss and/or lichens cover everything in jade. Just for variety, one forested hillside is layered with dark ivy. Another with bright ferns. The trail is natural mulch.
Everything is green! Everything.
There had been a recent heavy storm. Already cleanup crews had cut newly fallen logs and pulled them from the path. Washed out paths had warning tape across them, with signs pointing to hastily constructed detours.
We met lots of people – many walking, or running, with their dogs. Dogs are so good-natured, thrilled to be invited to go anywhere their people are going.
After a couple of hours, Joan answered my unasked question, “Yes, there is a purpose to this walk. Only a little further.”
Hidden between the mountains and the rainforest -- Capilano Dam. Vancouver’s water supply.
Off to the east pine-covered mountains perched patiently under low clouds. You had the feeling their tops were in the sunshine.
At eye level, hikers leaned on the railings to view the cataract that plunged magnificently, apparently from beneath our very feet.
Mist rises from beneath our very feet
The dam is manmade, and serves its purpose well. But the magnificent mountains, the incredible rain forest, even the "idea" for a dam to store drinking water. These things make us ask with the psalmist, “What is man that You even take notice of him?”
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