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| The local small lake had plenty of geese and coots |
Over the past few days I did have a bit of a head on me, but in between the badder days, there were some good days on which I went for a walk. First on Saturday morning another local walk around a small lake. It was nice and quiet and the only people I met were some dog walkers. The route was a total of just over 3,5 km which was fine by me.
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| Shot up through the canopy |
Then yesterday I did another walk, this time a bit further afield. In fact, my dad had found this walk and it was perfect. It was supposed to be just under 4 km, but it turned out it was well over 5,5 km! Which I definitely started to feel after a while.
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| Yes, I climbed the tower barely visible through the trees |
Despite that however, it was a nice walk. Very doable, although there were some areas where I panted uphill. My physical condition not really up to scratch, not helped by the medication I take to combat the migraines. However, I didn't stop once at the top of to be honest very slight inclines, just kept going.
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| Even here there was some water |
As this was on a Monday morning, there were even less people about and I think that for the most part it was just me, the birds and whatever else lives in those woods. The weather didn't help too much either, as it was quite overcast and on occasion even a few drops fell down.
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| This was my favourite fungi capture of the day |
Other than that, the only thing I saw were fungi, (falling) leaves and branches. Oh, and there was a viewing tower and a Theater in the Woods. Which was pretty big. I completely missed the remains of the camp built by the Germans in WWII, although I did see the small monument for three people shot by the enemy for their resistance work most likely.
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| The walk was easy to find: just follow the blue arrows |
I noticed that the length of 5,5 km for a walk was just long enough for me, as I felt myself starting to lag a bit at the end. I had earned the chocolate bar residing in the car. So, for now I will keep to walks between 3 and 5 km and if they are a bit longer, so be it. Just not the 10 km walks just yet.
That fungi looked an interesting find. Getting out for walks is about all we can do here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteMost of the fungi were dull and brown (and big), but this one contrasted so nicely and with the green moss as well.
DeleteThat walk is certainly quite long. Do what you can. I hope the head is having a good day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time in the beautiful woods! We're enjoying some unseasonably warm weather here. We're trying to enjoy it while we can!
ReplyDeleteLove the canopy shot! The fungi is pretty awesome. Way to go on walking. I'm trying hard to walk on my treadmill each day.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a nice walk. We like that fungi too.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, I am equally delighted with your photographic offerings and that you were able to complete the walk enjoyably... small and frequent is definitely the way to build stamina! YAM xx
Small and frequent is not exactly how it turns out, but I do try to go on my days off at least. Sometimes once a week, other times four times! But as long as I don't just sit at home at my computer or watching telly...
DeleteWhat a lovely post and a wonderful place for a walk!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Nice walk and bravo on 5 km !! I have to put on my pedometer to count the steps ! We had nice weather lately, but otherwise restaurants or bars are closed ! I start to have enough !
ReplyDeleteThanks for another nice walk. Love the fungi! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteAs long as the weather cooperates (ie not bucketing down with rain), I will try and find nice walks to do. Local and not so local.
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