Berries

I love walking through Vale.  Every season brings its own beautiful things.  The middle of July brings berries!  Seeing these never fails to remind me of my childhood - in the best way.  There's something special about finding these in the middle of the city and eating them while they're warm from the sun.

It's been hot!

It has been hot here the past two weeks.  We cracked 100F at least once, and the temperatures have been over 95F for quite a while.  The humidity has been high as well, which makes life difficult for pets and older people.

This is Vale Park, right in the middle of the city. There isn't any parking here, which means that the only people who come here walk or ride their bike.  It's cool in the shade, even on those scorching days.

Thankfully, the heat has broken, and we're enjoying seasonal temperatures in the mid-70F range.

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Ice cream truck

Summer must be here, the ice cream truck is coming around!

You can't make it out here, but the name on the truck is 'Mr Ding-a-Ling.' It plays children's songs as it drives through the neighbourhood.

When we hear Greensleeves, It's a Small World, or Fur Elise or Camptown Races, we know who's near!