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What struck me about this walk was that there was less to smell than I had expected and often what I was noticing was the absence of an anticipated smell (which was often a good thing). For example, I didn't pick up much in the multi-storey car park. It was a very squeaky clean and expensive one, perhaps that's why, and not much movement going on when we were there. Even the coffee shop didn't advertise itself as such through fragrance! Nothing from the plants in the Winter Garden.

Midday and midweek, passing pubs only the faintest 'stale booze' smell (apparently my father and my aunt as young children used to open the doors of such establishments in this city and shout that it stank before running away.) A bit of bakery whiff in M&S Food Hall and the most obvious 'hit you before you see anything' scent was a potted lily just breaking into full flower.

Even the library where we settled ourselves to while away an hour left my nose curiously disappointed.

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorr1000miles per year

It could be that you have a slight cold that you are not smelling anything at the moment, cold weather also causes outside smells to be less than when the weather is warmer, I hope you enjoyed your walk,GoogleMe despite not being able to smell much.

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GoogleMe in reply to AlMorr

I did, it was interesting (and keeping up with my long-legged son made it good exercise!)

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AlMorr1000miles per year in reply to GoogleMe

👍 🚶 ✅

Doris8 profile image
Doris81000miles per year

Maybe it’s a bit early to have doors open shops that’s when u get the smells. , or the time of year. Glad you enjoyed your walk

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Sunshine908

Sounds like a nice walk Googleme, especially the lily. We have a few in our front garden and I enjoy that rich scent.

Sue :)

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Oldfloss

How odd... but a good walk none the less? x

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CBDBAdministrator

I’m on my urban smell walk now, and can only smell car fumes. ☹️ Even the flowers I sniff don’t seem to have a smell. I must let my nose lead and sniff out some more nicer smells!

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MissUnderstanding in reply to CBDB

I see your car fumes and raise you…bin lorries!

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CBDBAdministrator in reply to MissUnderstanding

🤣🤣 ahhh, but then I let myself get deeper into the world of smells …. post coming soon!

Really interesting report! Not smelling much in the multi storey definitely sounds like a blessing.

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