It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been on a walk with Mirinda and the girls. About three months I would guess. Today I took the first tentative steps to rectify this unhappy situation.
After walking into town to shop and having lunch, we set off for Frensham Little Pond. We figured this was the flattest, easiest walk for my first after so long. And what a choice. Everything was so beautiful in the late Autumn sun. It really makes me realise how much I’ve missed it.
As it was we walked the shortest route (clockwise and staying by the pond edge) but I found it perfect. It was also very cold with thick ice covering half of the pond.
That’s ice on the water
Afterwards, sitting in the car, I realised my knee was a bit stiff but that’s to be expected given I’ve not had any extended walks for ages. (I’m not counting that awful walk in Ronda.) From now on we’re going to try one big walk a week until my knee is completely better. I might also avoid Hankley for a bit.
Given this was a cause for celebration, we stopped off at the Holly Bush for a drink on the way home. They were doing a roaring trade.
I said to Mirinda, as we sat in the cosy warmth of the pub, that these were the things I’d really miss about England if we were to leave. Sunday afternoons in December, the countryside and country pubs.
I also put up most of the Christmas lights. Actually I thought I’d put them all up but then realised I’d made a mistake which I’ll rectify tomorrow.
Yes i am missing a lot of things from England also thinking more of my young past life then I used to but saying that I would not leave here permanently as most of my family here but would love to do what Uncle Buster does. That was good try for your knee take it slow and you wont go backwards. Ahh the Holly Bush remember it well . Where was Mirinda she is not in the photo.
Love mum xxxxxx
Forgot to say long time since I have seen ice on the water. Kel said hope you used the right dye for your beard as there is a special one in case you upset your skin.
love mum xxx