…as my grandfather would have said, pretty steadily all morning. Now we’ve had our lunch, and the snow has stopped – but there’ll be more later, according to the Met. Office. We’d better get out there and make the most of it. Same route as yesterday, but what a difference!
After Cristoph
We’ve had two damp, dismal days, and a lot of rain, thanks to storm Cristoph. He’s gone now, leaving us with a sprinkling of snow, clearer fresher air and a fine sunny morning. We’ll try to make the most of it with a walk along Shirlett Lane
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A brighter morning
… but it’s all downhill from here: lots of rain to come during the next few days. It’s also mostly – and gently – downhill to the sheep field, a couple of miles along the lane. Beyond, it would be steeply downhill to the river (and we’d have to come back up again!), so we’ll pay our respects to the sheep, then turn back. As we return, the clouds are gathering – much more grey than blue now.
A watery sun
It’s there, just beyond the murk – trying hard but never quite shining. There’s barely a breeze, and it’s not especially cold – just right for a march around these quiet lanes.
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On the way back…
…we’ll take a few photos. It’s very cold, barely above freezing – on the way out, we need to keep moving until we’re well warmed up. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals this afternoon, but despite some patches of blue sky, there’s no real sunshine.
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Benthall and back
A circular walk from home on a bright and sunny afternoon, perfect for an interesting outing with plenty of variety. The sky is a subject in its own right today. At the Haycop a very cheeky robin is eager to pose for me. Later, the light is fading and becoming golden as we pass Benthall Hall and its picturesque little church. In a swampy pool nearby a crocodile lurks, waiting for its next meal. (I blame global warming)