Had a splendid weekend though I was feeling a bit under the weather on Fri and Saturday. On Friday night we had a lovely evening with the family Birger, 11 of us round there for a very tasty meal and the odd glass of wine then straight to bed!
Saturday was a delightful day with Rebecca and Jamie, we went to the swings, the library to choose a few books and DVD’s, the bakers for a very tasty doughnut then off to watch R & J’s cousin and uncle play for the Badgers at Newland Park and take a few photos. Saturday night early to bed, ready for the mammoth walk on Sunday!!
After a hearty breakfast, Cash and I left at 10am and returned at 4.30 in the afternoon. We walked via as many footpath’s as we could – past the Dumb Bell, down to West Hyde, round the lakes and then along the Grand Union Canal to Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The main purpose (as well as a very pleasant walk) was to test our cameras and take a few photos of the wildlife. I’m convinced I spotted a Kingfisher near the lake at the Coy Carp pub. The nature reserve we specifically went to see we managed to bypass!! We also spotted a few other birds – if you click the title or here that will take you to a few photos of the day. The heron was magnificent in particular. We then went through Mill End and the edge of Chorleywood via the Swillet pub (?) a very nice real ale pub and then back home through Newland Park. It was extremely enjoyable, but Mylo still wasn’t tired and kept pulling us along – i’m aching today (Monday) including my groin which is rubbish – miles away from playing hockey I think. We were planning our next walk though – maybe round Ley Hill – I also fancy wandering down a footpath on the left of the main drive of Newland Park – we’ve only gone right so far.
Speaking of hockey, I’m tempted just to play once every few weeks but want to be fit for the tour to Hong Kong in April – especially as Charlie might well join up with us from Australia (must mention that to Gary and Mark)…
Apart from that – not a lot else going on at the moment…