Thursday 6 January 2011

Cracking

Two days ago the ground was rock hard, after cold nights and drying winds. Yesterday we had non-stop rain much of it heavy with flooded paths. Overnight clear skies brought plunging temperatures again and a sharp frost. Thin icy crusts everywhere make walking an activity requiring skill and judgement.


It's also noisy as ice cracks with each step.If the four large stags had not seen us they would certainly have heard us; but they agreed to stay around watching our progress for a short while.

Another morning when sunrise addicts were disappointed. The clouds around dawn only cleared later in the morning unfairly rewarding those who stay longer in bed.

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