Lately, I’ve been exploring more urban waterways. One of these takes water from Alameda County down to Los Angeles, the other takes run off water from the Oakland Coliseum parking lot and brings it to the San Francisco Bay.

The Aqueduct had signs saying ‘No Trespassing or Loitering’ right next to the signs pointing out the state park bike path which I thought was a bit contradictory, you’re either a bicyclist or a trespasser. I try to see how far I can go without having to jump any fences or walk past any ‘No Trespassing’ signs. Maybe the next time I go back to the Aqueduct I’ll bring a bicycle.

The drainage canal area isn’t the nicest of spots. It’s littered with lots of beer bottles and other less savory things. I probably wouldn’t go poking around there without Louie. 70 pounds of dog at my side helps out with the confidence.

Here’s Louie the guard dog sniffing things out.