It was a nice dry day with only few clouds in the sky to shade the winter sun. We started our walk at the Wentworth Arms in Elmesthorpe (parking in the pub car park after asking permission to do so the day before.)
All booted and suitably dressed we set off on our walk towards Burbage Common.
After all the weeks of rain we thought it best not to walk on the common itself but keep to the lanes.
The sun came out as we arrived at the Visitor Centre for tea and cakes.
What a selection of cakes on offer!
Refreshments over, we gathered outside for a group photo - getting everyone to smile at the same time can be tricky.
A picture was taken of one of our photographers - pity about the 'antlers'.
Walking back over the railway bridge we were just in time to catch a freight train going by.
Got a shadow in the way this time.
Further down the lane we came across a rider with her horse and stopped to have a chat.
An inquisitive sheep popped up on to an embankment to say hello.
Back at the car park we said our goodbyes and wished bon voyage to those of us who will be away on holiday for the next few weeks - some to Norway and another to Mauritius, lucky them - sure Willie and Sheila would have loved to go too but then they're already on holiday!
P.S. Willie and Sheila have sent some photos.
It's definitely looking a bit windy where they are (Hoi An).
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Sailing practice - just in case. |
Riding practice on a water buffalo - just in case the boat sinks.
Thanks Willie and Sheila - great to see what you've been up to.
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