I had a lot of fun with today’s walk. I’d originally planned to walk for 12 minutes but I was a bit dozey and set my timer for the full time instead of half so I forgot to turn around! As it was, I was having a lovely time and ended up staying out for a nearly forty minutes. I’m counting that as a big win!
The weather has been a challenge. Windy, drizzly and grey. Not the most enticing! Still, I’ve felt rubbish with cold for a couple of days and not really been out for more than a few minutes. Felt a bit stir crazy at home. I decided to wait for a gap in the drizzle and just go for it. I picked an easy route because I’m quite tired and sniffly.
Up the footpath from my road. Look up? Catkins. Must tell CBDB ! It’s a quite a steep climb so I pause to catch my breath. Look up? A buzzard struggling in the wind. The path quickly levels off and I turn on to the lane. It must be peak dog walking time because there are five of them in the distance. A variety of dogs from mini to maxi!
As I walk along the lane, I hear what I think is a car and pause. Looking up again, it’s a plane coming in to land at the airport. I spend some time thinking about where in the world I’d like to be right now. Beach with a cocktail is the winner!
My timer goes off and I realise my mistake. It’s great fl be out so I carry on along the lane to a little park. There’s a lovely, friendly cat who often hangs out here but no sign of him today. Time to turn around.
On my way back, I get a view into some other fields. Shetland ponies wearing coats. A chicken coop that I’m sure is new. A lost hat on a fence post.
I’d forgotten how much I enjoy a blustery walk when I’ve been feeling cooped up. Really glad I made it out!
Photo 1 above is the bird. Photo 2 below is the plane.
