Sunday 18 May 2014

Early morning walk


Pretty much every morning and evening, Mr JK and I have taken to walking around the country lanes close to our house. My old friends would laugh if they knew how much I enjoy these walks, because in days gone by, I was rather a reluctant walker! But nowadays, I find myself relishing the peace and quiet of the half hour or so at the start and end of the day - it's the perfect opportunity to catch your breath and clear your mind.
 
We set off and pass Mabel's house; I think Mabel is probably a dog, although she might be a hen!! A cat lives in the house too, but I don't think closing the gate is going to stop her, do you?!
 
 
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Round the corner we go, and down a single track lane. There are a couple of farms down here. One of the barns has definitely seen better days, the ivy is beginning to claim victory as it clambers its way across the old door.


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The sun comes up and the fields of grain almost shimmer in the light of the dawn. A silvery green sea, rippling in the light breeze.
 
 
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An archway through the hedge leads to another pathway, along the edge of the field. We decide not to take this path and keep to the lane.
  
 
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We notice that seedlings are starting to appear in clearly marked rows. Maize and sugar beet are popular crops in this part of the UK.
 
 
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We spot a snail crossing the road, he's almost halfway across by the time we see him. I hope he makes it all the way over safely!
 
 
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Nearly at the corner of the lane, the hedgerows are full of wild flowers. The cow parsley is all show, with its froths of white lace.

 
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Buttercups have suddenly appeared. They remind me of being a little girl again, holding one under a friend's chin to see if you could see yellow; that meant they liked butter! Did you do that too?!
 
 
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We turn the corner and keep our eyes open for wildlife. Last week we saw a fox cub emerging from the verge, his breakfast in his mouth. Today we don't see anything, although I expect plenty of wildlife saw us! The birds accompany us all the way round with their tweets.
 
 
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We walk past hedgerows that will be laden with delicious blackberries later in the year. The hawthorn is covered with blossom, some white and some pink.
 
 
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Almost back to civilisation, we walk past a post box dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria. I bet it could tell a few stories from letter that have been posted in it over the years!


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The lowing of the cows tells us we are nearly back home. I think they are complaining that they are waiting to be milked!

 
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Just a few more steps and we are back home again, refreshed and recharged after our walk. I feel so, so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful. xxx

7 comments:

Celia said...

Beautiful photos. I'm guessing Mabel is a dog.

Helsie said...

It certain
Y is a lovely part of the world.

Lynne said...

What lovely photographs. I'm dying to know who Mabel is now! Oh, and yes I did the buttercup thing too.

Claire said...

Lovely pictures, it's relaxing just looking at them. You have to find out who Mabel is now. :) I did the Buttercup thing as well and made Daisy chains in the grass.

snoopydogknits said...

Beautiful!!! Hope SATs went okay. Not long now 'til half-term. Counting down! ROs

Unknown said...

What a lovely post! You do live in a lovely part of the world. I've come to see your blog several times now and thought I should say hi! I have a knitting blog/ business over at www.bronzebobbin.com. I'd love for you to visit! Thank you for your charming posts!

melissa said...

thank you for taking us along on your beautiful walk!
i want mabel to be a cow... but you're probably right, she's probably a dog.