So, we have waited patiently and, at last, our English summer seems to have arrived. (When my sister and her granddaughter were staying two weeks ago, it was cold, grey, wet and miserable.) I walked this afternoon with friends whose Patterdale terriers are regular guests here, together with my Labrador, the Edinburgh Boy, and the current guest dog, a blue merle collie.
My friends took me on a walk that, despite being just three miles from home, was completely new to me. It reminded me (because sometimes we all need reminding why we have made the choices that we have) just why I moved here thirteen years ago.
We walked, talked, played with the dogs, and breathed in our surroundings.
Then we went back for tea and chocolate brownies and ice cream and talked some more . . .
Hoping summer stays ... see you soon! En-planing (as they say in India) this evening. Whoo hoo!
Posted by: Friend In New Zealand | July 03, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Safe and happy en-planing, in-planing and de-planing, dearest FiNZ. I am going to speak personally to the Great Sun God and insist that this sublime weather continues - at least for the duration of your stay.
Posted by: 60 Going On 16 | July 03, 2011 at 08:31 PM
That looks just gorgeous!! Far nicer than our little area, which is so flat and lacking in trees.
I bet our dogs would love that walk!
Posted by: Jay from The Depp Effect | July 05, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Jay: all our dogs recommend it! So, you know the answer - you must come westwards with your dogs and see for yourself. It might be just the break you need as well . . . balm for the soul, Exmoor.
Posted by: 60 Going On 16 | July 05, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Beautiful scenery. What a lovely day for a walk.
What is that flowering shrub in the last photo? It's covered with blooms!
Posted by: Ann @ Creative Boomer | July 14, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Hello Ann it's an enormous rose bush. Not sure exactly which variety but it looks similar to Wedding Day, a climbing rose that grows in profusion in my garden.
Posted by: 60 Going On 16 | July 14, 2011 at 08:51 PM
my little dog would love to run with those dogs in the field, how open and beautiful it is there.
Posted by: Susan | August 05, 2011 at 04:24 AM
Had to thank you for your comment on my blog... Thank God for tests and swift actions. xxxxxx
Posted by: Jane Alexander | August 06, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Just dropped in, as I do occasionally, wondering how you are and hoping your summer is proving a peaceful and happy one. Better the south-west than the city just at the moment. I am coming down to Devon next month for the first time in about 15 years: Bridport for a hen night of a dear friend, followed by the wedding near Bideford. Flying visits both times, unfortunately - I'd love to take a few days off to drive around on my own, exploring, but duty calls me home again!
Posted by: Dancing Beastie | August 11, 2011 at 09:44 PM