Sunday, January 18, 2026

Finding inspiration in a frozen valley

When detours go right
London, ON
January 2026
This photo originally shared on Instagram

It was supposed to be a short walk. Our dog had other plans.

As we approached the river valley, Calli the Wonderschnauzer followed her nose down the hill and didn’t stop until we were deep into the woods.

The flowing water burbled gently to our right as she continued to pull her leash, the thick blanket of snow swallowing any other sounds in this deserted place.

Eventually she stopped at a clearing by the water, as if this was where she wanted us to be all along. She dug into the snow with her snout, then sat herself down facing the opposite shore.

We stayed there in silence for what seemed like an age as snowflakes continued to fall, tiny flecks of floating ice barely rippling the mirror-like surface.

I brushed the snow from Calli’s fur and thanked her for bringing us here today. This has been a favourite spot of ours for her entire life, but never before had we seen it quite like this. I should let her lead the way more often.

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