Day 33, today I took my hiking poles and set of to the river bank about 5 minutes from house. What a joy the birds were singing and I spotted robin, wren, coal tit, jay, blackbird. Usual array of ducks. Female swan on nest with male proudly patrolling the territory. White egret and heron on the flood meadow. Saw 4 species of butterfly and a red bottomed and a buff bum bumble bee, several hover flies all going about their business. The lambs were frolicking in the field while mothers munched the rich grass. The walkway was carpeted with dandelions creating a golden glow. Forget me nots sparkles their blue eyes in the sunshine. The cuckoo pints delicately wafted in the breeze. The damp areas were awash with yellow king cups. Daisies littered the grassy areas. The weeping willows were casting their flowers which looked like little green caterpillars. The river was peaceful with barges moored and the occupants enjoying coffee on the decks. The water at the weir babbled adding to the cacophony of sounds. I enjoyed all of this for free over a 2 mile stretch whilst exercising my new hip. It was so pleasurable to walk pain free in the beautiful English country side finding it hard to believe I was about 10 miles from the M25 and less than a mile from the hustle and bustle of a busy high street. Apart from the physical benefits mentally I feel renewed. Some of you want to know what exercise to do I highly recommend a walk and doing it at a slow pace means you notice the smaller things around you and discover the joys of nature.Hope you enjoy my meanderings and that it gives you something to aim for during your recovery
JEEZ, day 33, I was hoping for at least 3 months off work when I finally get operated on !
....and I said to myself "What a wonderful World".
Hi Ann
What a lovely way to spend the day, I'm back at work now so have to wait for the weekend and hope the weather is nice.
Ann
That was a pleasure to read. I almost felt as I was actually there with you.
Thank you
Ah the bliss of being retired everyday is a weekend. Sorry x
Hi Ann
Sounds a delightful ramble. Kingfisher and nuthatch next time?!
Two miles sounds ace...I've dairied in May 16 for cuckoo walk on DARTMOOR
With my new poles!
Mic
X
Lol don't be sorry, just enjoy.
Hi Mark
At 5 weeks I could have walked 2 miles but now, at 14 weeks, I can't.
I don't know what's wrong but this forum is helping- and a new physio! I think, having read upon it, that I might have something wrong with my psoas but I need to do more research and then ask a medic!
So don't rush back towork. You'll feel very tired so make themost of yourtime off.
All the best
what a lovely description - how marvelous to be energised and renewed - enjoy xx
I know how you feel. I enjoyed my walk along the beach last weekend and then after a cup of coffee, a walk along the canal with the ducks and geese and a couple of swans and our dog of course.
Wow! Ann, I feel like I went on that walk with you, beautifully described. I am 1 week post op and am hobbling about the house trying to avoid my crazy kids 2.5 and 3.5. I realy look forward to getting out there in the future and all the walks I'll be doing. Thank you for brightening my evening up. :-D
p.s. Where are we walking to tomorrow? lol
Mike
may have to get a bus to a different spot, not being able to drive is restricting. I am usually put photographing adders at this time as the males come out of hibernation and sunbathe and shed skins. Last year I snapped a rare black one
Oh Ann
Thank you for such a wonderful description, like Michael5 said I want to walk with you and share all those wonderful sightings of flora and fauna (does that include birds which I love!). When you are in pain walking is a chore not a pleasure so we are lucky that we have been given the chance to walk without pain again and to enjoy our surroundings.
Linnet x
wow, Ann - what a great picture you have painted .... tjhanks for sharing --- not sure about the adders though ..
Hi Ann
I went out for the day last Saturday and spent quite a while watching 2 marsh harriers hunting, some reed buntings flitting in and out of the bushes, a coot feeding her young and a flyby from a kingfisher who unfortunately he didn't stop to say hello !
How lucky we are to have the time to stand and stare. Bring on more of it
Have a good day
Definitely Ann, I love it.
Thank you I'll be at work today, you have a good day too.
Simply love Marsh Harriers - lucky to have them close to your home!
Partner and me going to Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppy, to see them and Owls too in Sept. Staying in a hut overlooking the reserve.
Can't wait!
Hope by then can do a 5 mile walk too.....
I am lucky, I live in Norfolk, bird heaven lol !
We have quite a lot of marsh harriers this year, the numbers are increasing.
Youre holiday on isle of sheppey sounds lovely, you'll be able to wake up at dawn and see all the wildlife busy.
Hopefully you'll be able to do 5 miles, I find its more of an amble and I take 1 walking pole, cos I have camera in other hand. I sit on seats when I come to them but have only walked about 2 miles yet but that's an improvement on before and I know I'm still improving and walking better week by week.