The temperature inside the house is now less that that outside.
Whoopee, the summer has arrived.
Friends for lunch on Saturday, an Amble on Sunday.
A warm and sunny afternoon saw nine Amblers set out from the church car park in Pakenham. The group followed paths from the village, falling into an easy gait and a convivial buzz of conversation. A stretch of the route opened up to give sight of three hares interrupting their lives to observe our progress. A skylark provided musical accompaniment, compelling us to pause and identify it. The smell of camomile on some of the paths was, like the heat of the afternoon, powerful but not oppressive.
A stop for a photo opportunity and a quick dispensation of dried fruit pointed us in the direction of home. Our return, passing a grand property and tree houses, brought us through some of the quietest and greenest country ways in the area.
One of our number is about to walk from Land's End to John O’Groats. I’m sure all the Amblers would wish him well and enjoyment of his travels.
