Saturday 17th April, 16.48hrs.
It may have been frustratingly cold this week, but, we have been blessed with dry and bright weather with vivid blue skies with impressive cloud formations and dramatic sunsets. Walking has been a pleasure albeit needing the occasional rescue by bus or taxi. Nevertheless, I am covering more distance since last being on holiday.
The second Covid inoculation might have left me lethargic on Thursday, but I feel lethargic on most days! My neighbour over the road had planned a decent walk on Friday, but the after effects of his second jab were much more prominent. After lunch, we did revisit the High Peak Trail between Hurdlow and Parsley Hay walking about a third of the distance. The undulating vista of rolling hills looked fresh and wonderful beneath the Spring sunshine. I went for a further walk locally as the sun retreated behind distant hills, comfortably exceeding my (modest) 7,500 steps target. I am contemplating achieving 300,000 during May as part of a Christian Aid fund raiser.
Today is one of those which will (for sad reasons) will be remembered for a long time to come, The Funeral of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Following a National minute’s silence, and following extensive T.V. pre funeral coverage, the Service was relayed from St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. On B.B.C. 1, much of the morning had been taken up with related programmes. But, it was too nice to stay in doors. The Parks Inn, round the corner had set up a barbecue which negated the need to cook. I was welcomed back!
I then returned home to watch the Funeral which I felt was extraordinarily elegant, dignified and in perfect taste. Yes, I was “moved”.
Warmer weather is forecast for the rest of the weekend and the start of a new week, and perhaps a feasibility study into 10,000 steps a day (during May) in aid of Christian Aid!
Many thanks for reading, David, 17.40hrs
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