Happy Mother’s Day to you all. I was born to the world’s best Mom on May 10, Mother's Day, but my Birthday doesn’t always fall on the exact day.
Last night, I stayed at the charming B&B, Lyndale Guest House. It was run by a lovely couple in their 80s. I am usually nervous about being the only guest because I can be a little shy, staying at some stranger's home. I generally am more comfortable in a hotel. I typically like some degree of anonymity, but I have nothing but good to say about the nicest hosts I have ever met.
As I ate breakfast this morning, I watched the neighbor’s cat sunning herself on the black rooftop. It made me homesick for Sir Winston (Churchill). We named him that because we got him in London, Kentucky. This little 8-pound bundle of joy has totally stolen my heart. I love all our cats, but this one is special.
Everywhere I go in England, I see these charging outlets, in every town, every park, and on every hike. 19.6% of all new cars sold in Britain are now electric.
Look at that gorgeous green.
I got a chuckle out of this as I walked by.
I don’t always think of England, with its large cities like London, having such wide open spaces.
Bet on the Gray. I love grey horses. Not her best pose because she was not as decrepit as she looks in this photo. Blame the photographer.
Part of today’s walk was through heather. I am sure in a month or so it will be in bloom and much prettier than it is now.
Ankle-deep red mud. I felt like I was in Georgia. There was no way around it.
I sat at this marker for the Pennine Way for lunch. I stopped by the Co-Op grocery store this morning and bought a sandwich, chips, and fruit. I had no idea what had happened to my sandwich, but when I stopped for lunch, I had no sandwich. To say it was a light lunch would be an understatement.
More heather, and somehow, I brushed by some stinging nettles. They really are stinging. Thankfully, it was only on my right ankle.
At first, this little round marker confused me. I kept thinking it said, “Pennine Way - Please Leave.” Then I realized that maybe it meant to leave the round thing, so I did.
Look at how up this dang road is. When I got to the top, I walked through the Redesdale Forest. Shade! Hallelujah, most of this walk since the beginning has been through treeless hills with no shade whatsoever.
I am staying at the Forest View Walkers Inn. Don’t let the dull outside fool you. It was pretty nice inside.
I ordered the pasta special, and it was delicious. I rarely eat my whole entree, but I did a pretty good job on this one. I didn’t eat all of it, but at least I didn’t have to apologize and say it was good—it was just too much. For dessert, I had raspberry swirl gelato.
We had such a fun group for dinner. The couple in the front are my friends, Beau and Sally. Everyone at the table was Dutch except the man sitting next to me and his wife, next to him. I think they live in England.
So, another day, another mile. I bid you goodnight and sleep well.
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