On our annual Bruce Trail walk on the last weekend in September we saw three (actually four) snakes, some frogs, and a salamander. This indicates good weather and great spirits. These walks are ideal to meet and get to know fellow mathematicians. You can talk while you walk. You may talk a lot or avoid talk altogether because for the most part we walk in single file.
Our first walking on the Bruce Peninsula took place in 1972. Now some families are represented by three generations of enthusiastic walkers. Visitors to the department often join the hard-core hikers and new faculty regularly take this opportunity to meet colleagues casually. Our route which is close to Tobermory is on the whole rugged, but it has also less demanding stretches, and the last kilometre is now wheel chair accessible. So it is easy on the feet and after walking for six or seven hours this is a relief. Walkers are a welcoming crowd.Ragnar Buchweitz does the organization.Here are some photos.
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