Sunday 8 April 2018

Oh, what a grey day.

When the rain is non-stop, it isn't pleasant up on Bodmin Moor, with squelchy mud underfoot and a constant barrage of wind and icy rain to the face.
So we settled for a short circular walk on firm ground.
This is the main road through the village - busy, isn't it? 

 The little church, shared by Methodists and Anglicans, which is open all day for anyone to visit.  On my walk, I was chatting to a lady tending her garden who is the key-holder and responsible for locking the church around teatime. 




I'm always intrigued by these ornamental bricks which form a stretch of the pavement in front of a row of cottages.
Unfortunately, many of them are damaged badly because of the number of cars which are parked on them.



Benji's nose was twitching when he came to this gate; he knew there was another dog inside.  What he didn't know was that it was a rather large Weimeraner!


So little traffic (in fact, none while we were there on that day!) that Benji is allowed off-lead along this lane so he can explore and enjoy an occasional gallop.


Ewes and lambs pointedly ignoring the rain whilst grazing.



Not the most exciting walk, but we did have a couple of better days so I have a few photos lined up for another post.

12 comments:

  1. It has been dull and grey in Dorset as well, Benji is looking fit and well. Sandra.

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  2. What a pretty little church.

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  3. Love the little church with its blue steeple, it's very pretty :)

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  4. What a quiet section of the earth you inhabit.

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  5. Lovely pictures. Spring usually brings lots of rain and grey days, but I believe in the saying that April showers bring May flowers.

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  6. A lovely walk, always a joy to see the sheep.

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  7. I'd enjoy walking there -- I take all the quiet streets possible when I walk. Traffic noise makes me feel disoriented and stressed. Good for you for walking despite the rain. I suppose Benji does his part to push you out the door, too!

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    1. Not on wet days, he doesn't! He is not keen on the rain and would rather get comfortable on the sofa and sleep. However, once he's out he is very stoic about the weather - he has to be, living here at the edge of Bodmin Moor.

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    2. Oh no! That means you have to do all the pushing for both of you - that makes it harder :)

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