Wednesday 2 May 2012

Afternoon Walk




 






I took myself for a walk in the bluebell woods this afternoon.

A friend decided to come with me as she hadn't see these particular woods before.


I have spent every day this week
either in the doctor's surgery or seeing the consultant at the local hospital.

Tomorrow I have to go to The Heath Hospital in Cardiff (100 miles away) for a procedure.

 I badly needed to get out in the fresh air
and enjoy nature!!!




We took the winding path into the woods









There were bluebells
but they weren't out all that well.

I've heard that,
because of the strange weather we have had this spring,
bluebells are not doing so well!





However, there were
so many timid flowers and ferns uncurling their fronds that the walk was a delight. 

The birdsong just added to our pleasure!








































It was just so peaceful and relaxed.
Just what I needed to calm my spirit before facing the demands of tomorrow!

22 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing the lovely blooms from your walk. Praying all goes well tomorrow. Keep us posted.

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  2. It sounds as if you are going through a tough time at the moment. I hope all goes well for you tomorrow.
    Your walk sounds lovely - just what you needed I think. Take care!!!

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  3. Hope everything goes well for you tomorrow xxx

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  4. Praying for you .I love walking and hearing the birds. Seeing flowers is a nice welcome too. We put out a bluebird house today. Bought some of those dried mealworms....Gross looking things. Smiles to you and yours, Susie(SheJunks)

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  5. The pictures are great.
    I hope the procedure goes well tomorrow.

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  6. Good Evening Joan: I'm glad you enjoyed your beautiful walk today. It looks like a very pretty one especially with the birds singing. Keep your chin up and hope all goes well for you tomorrow..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  7. What a pretty walk..and I hope your friend was a good comfort to you. I hope that everything is okay and that you are not going to be too stressed out. I am keeping you in my prayers! xo Diana

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  8. I especially love the fern picture. What a wonderful walk - I'm so glad you took your camera (and us) along. Hope your procedure goes well.

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  9. Beautiful photos! I will be thinking of you tomorrow!

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  10. Oh dear... sorry to hear that you have got to have a 'little proceedure'... I hope it goes smoothly and successfully... and then you can look forward to more walks and some quiet healing time afterwards...hugs, Jillx

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  11. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. All the best, Jx

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  12. Your blog is charming and I really enjoyed your pictures!

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  13. What a beautiful trail you have here in pictures. Praying for you. I received your message last night and will be sending some of the booklets that you wanted.
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  14. If you could e-mail me with your mailing address that would help!

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  15. Thank you for stopping by! I look forward to following your blog too!
    I had the opportunity to visit Swansea very briefly last year (we live in TX) for a small academic conference. It was early June and the weather was perfect: low 70s and bright sun. The local people were very excited to have such lovely weather as they said it is often rainy and cold there. I wish I could have seen more of Wales -- I've been to northern Wales, but it was many many years ago.

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  16. What a beautiful walk. It must have lifted your spirits. Good luck at the docs.
    Love from mum
    xx

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  17. Such lovely images. I hope you'll link your post to Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. Thank you so much for you visit to my blog, and leaving such a thoughtful comment. Much appreciated.

    Lovely scenes you've captured during you walk -- love the ferns coming up and I'm in love with your blog header. Beautiful! :)

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  19. Loved walking through your peaceful woods with you... sending happy thoughts your way that all goes well for you with your health issues... xoxo Julie Marie

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  20. Praying that all went well with your procedure a couple of days ago. What a lovely peaceful walk. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos with us. I love bluebells.

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  21. visiting from Karen, this old house 2 and enjoyed the walk with you. love, love, love the header photo...beautiful!

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  22. Visiting from Karen, This Old House 2 and enjoyed the walk. The header photo is beautiful...love it!

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