Last week we took our campervan to Anglesey, anticipating coastal walks, wildlife spotting and - for me, not Steve - the possibility of a sea swim, given the hot weather that was predicted. Then, as so often happens once I settle into a holiday mindset and the to-do lists evaporate, I picked up a pen and notebook. My first instinct was simply to sit in the evening light and write up a diary of the day, which seems a little dull, I admit. But I read it to Steve later and it seemed to mildly amuse him, so I am chancing my arm here in the hope that it may mildly amuse you too…
The best walks have an element of jeopardy to them… and sharks have an unwarranted reputation in the light of bovine aggression statistics. I always enjoy getting slightly lost and even a little diplomacy practice with ruddy-faced landowners. It's a beautiful island with some contrasts… glad you enjoyed.
Absolutely brilliant! You really brought your walk to life and I could almost smell the sea air. The cow pats too…. Your evocative writing really placed me alongside you on your walk. I’m with Steve with regard to the bull! There are echoes with Raynor Winn’s writing in The Salt Path although of course you had happier reasons for setting out.. I envy you your wildlife sightings. I’ll console myself with the trailcam footage of the hedgehogs in our garden!
The best walks have an element of jeopardy to them… and sharks have an unwarranted reputation in the light of bovine aggression statistics. I always enjoy getting slightly lost and even a little diplomacy practice with ruddy-faced landowners. It's a beautiful island with some contrasts… glad you enjoyed.
Beautifully written and reminding me of a much loved section of this path with similar conversations ‘I’m sure it’s this way…oh wait there are cows!’
Absolutely brilliant! You really brought your walk to life and I could almost smell the sea air. The cow pats too…. Your evocative writing really placed me alongside you on your walk. I’m with Steve with regard to the bull! There are echoes with Raynor Winn’s writing in The Salt Path although of course you had happier reasons for setting out.. I envy you your wildlife sightings. I’ll console myself with the trailcam footage of the hedgehogs in our garden!
Best wishes. Janine