It’s been a busy couple of days and I’d planned to go for a run after finishing work around lunchtime, I was really tired. I’m pretty sure I’m coming down with something. Had a little walk to the village veg stall and picked up some bits for a curry for dinner. Beautiful weather and fully intended to eat then go out. What happened was I ended up falling asleep for two hours. I must have needed it!
I decided it needed to be a recovery day from running and a walk would be a better idea. Since I’ve been running, I haven’t done so many longer walks and I’ve missed it. Heading out around 4.15pm would mean the golden hour before sunset when the light is beautiful. A great decision! Up the hill. The birds were singing and I could hear a football game going on in the grounds of a local hotel. Lovely to see some children having a brilliant time. The view across the valley was lovely. A buzzard on the telegraph pole. Down a hill I often run up. It’s so much nicer this way round and walking! There’s a clearing where deer often roam but not today.
Looking across the hedgerows, you can see the low sun making them appear to glow.
In the deepest part of the valley, the air feels cold and heavy. I wished I’d bought gloves but at least my jacket has nice, soft pockets. Instead of heading home, I decide to add a loop past some fine looking horses and a farm with alpacas, or llamas. I keep meaning to look up the difference! By now, the sun is setting and the sky is streaked with red. A pheasant runs across the road. Rural traffic at its finest! Two deer are grazing in a far off field. I take a picture but it’s a disappointment. Too “spot the subject” for my liking. Ah well! Taking some time to look up. I spot a robin perched on frail branches. He makes for a much nicer phone silhouetted against the sky. One more hill to cross and it’s home again.
This was a really satisfying walk of just over an hour. I didn’t track it but it got me from 1700 steps to just over 10,000. Very pleased. The veg curry was delicious and a great reward for a great walk.
The picture is of the deer. Good luck spotting them! 🦌 🦌
