It's a good job that we had planned to get out there and train, as it was dull and overcast when I looked out of the window this morning with rain threatening.
Val joined Jenny and I for this walk and it was a joy to see her. The three of us, with Bramble in tow, soon fell into a good walking stride and chatted non stop for the six mile walk.
About 10 yards into the first field and it felt as if we had weights on our boots, we had picked so much mud!! Still it's good for the leg muscles. Some of the farmers were having a tough time getting on and off their fields with big ruts and puddles at every entrance.
It was good to be reminded of what we had been missing though, as we were half way across the third field a herd of deer darted across ahead of us. Bramble just happened to be looking the other way (fortunately), however she picked up their scent and started off in their direction. The cocophany of three women shouting 'Bramble' was enough to set up all the wildlife in the area. Bramble gave up and then set up a partridge, just to show that she can.
We stopped for a short break for a drink and snack and then plodded on. About 2 miles from home, and Bramble had become a bit bored with all the mud and yakking so she set off after a hare.... the little miss turned a deaf'n and would not come back until she had satisfied herself that the hare had disappeared.
It's a wonderful time to be out and about on foot to see the carpets of snowdrops and primroses.
When you get back from a long walk with windblown hair, a flushed face and covered in mud, it makes you feel good to be part of this beautiful world.
Hopefully next week I shall remember to take the camera!
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