I admit to a state of semi-hibernation during winter. I often hide indoors, stuff my cheeks with cake like a slightly mopey hamster and long for March. Part of the aim of this wintry project is for me to get outside more. I live in a rural village - there's a wood behind my house for goodness sake. I've got no excuse.
I have good intentions for this part of the project and this morning youngest, the dog and I pulled our wellies on and walked the 400 yards or so up the farm track into our village wood.
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I'm so glad we did.
In the last few days the leaves have turned.
The colours are astonishing.
It's a cliche, but some of the trees look as though they're on fire.
This walk was no chore - it left us feeling elated.
It will be tougher to take the same walk when January arrives. By then the predominant colours will be grey and brown, but I'll know that under the soil there are seven or eight bee orchids and at least one pyramidal orchid. I'll also know that a nightingale will return here in April. These are good thoughts.
I was excited to see Mrs TH's Andy Goldsworthy-inspired woodland sculptures. I'm going to try a spot of this.
I was excited to see Mrs TH's Andy Goldsworthy-inspired woodland sculptures. I'm going to try a spot of this.
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