Osanpo
Over the hot, scorching weekend, I decided to go out and take a stroll—or osanpo, as the Japanese like to call it—to enjoy the outdoors. I didn’t know where I was heading, but eventually made my way to the Leslie spit, which I rarely ever visit. Seeing as it’s relatively close to my home, I wondered why I hardly ever come here. It’s quite the nice area with its calm, quiet atmosphere. There’s plenty of people feeling the same way as the roadway was packed with cyclists, afternoon walkers, couples, families, and the like.
This part of the city is only open on weekends and holidays from 9am to 6pm, but I wondered why with all the green space that is there, why do they not open it up to a park with picnic areas for all to enjoy? Then I saw the sign that says this park is designated as a conservation area.
Nonetheless, it’s a great place to take a stroll on a lazy, hazy, afternoon. It’s not too long of a walk, nor is it too short of a walk. If you prefer to walk by the water, there is a path made for you, which runs right alongside lake Ontario. For others, they can take the roadway, which is more open.
I never made it to the end of the pathway the other day, just because it seemed like it was a little too far away to my liking in this weather. One of these days in the summer, I will make my way to the very end of the pathway though.
And if you have a spare afternoon, be sure to make your way there to enjoy the view and walk.
