Thanks to so many who write encouragement to me each day. Whether it’s a simple ‘Woot!’ or a longer more complex interaction, I’m grateful. This post is dedicated to Anne who reminded me about Kennings, those compelling ancient word pairs with Scandinavian origins.
Today was the second day to be a Cheerful rain-walker. But the rain was not as heavy as the first wet day. I was walking along the old Strawberry Line which was reasonably sheltered. There were a few primroses near the beginning of the walk but they were on their last days, until next Spring, I hope. The track through the old cutting was like a green corridor. Both bird and bat boxes were common to attract the right kind of residents.
Bob bought along a snack for 11s and we ate in the rain. The walk down the old line finished at Yatton station which is still on the national rail network.
It was a walk of two halves with the next part on a road that was wet and somewhat busy. Somewhat wet, but not soaked, we arrived at the end point for the day which was the Clevedon Craft Centre.
This compact group of old buildings included a small but welcoming tea shop: Dot teas. It was time to embody my second Kennings for today and become my alter ego: Eager scone-eater.
You set a table before me,
And I feast eagerly:
I give thanks for the walk,
The weather and the company,
In every dimension.
JAL 26.04.2019
Day 25 of the End to End from Winscombe to Clevedon craft centre via the Strawberry Line.