Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
We enjoyed a lovely sunny day at Chester Zoo. Some of the animals were illusive as they were on our previous visit several years ago. I was too busy walking (6 miles) and animal watching to take many photographs.
After our long day out we decided dine in the Red House on our way home.
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Before I embarked on my walk I picked up the new ‘Telford Town Park’ guidebook and ventured into the Town Centre to pay in a cheque. I walked through Southwater, the children’s adventure area and along the top level next to Withy Pool before setting off on a walk behind the rugby club. It was a new path for me and I wasn’t sure where it would lead to. The path led to many places and my choices at the various crossroads made for an enjoyable circular walk ending back where I started, next to the rugby club.
Before completing my walk with a visit to the Chelsea and Maxwell Gardens I sat on a bench to enjoy the company of the first goose family that I encountered on my arrival in the Town Park.
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It is in man’s heart that the life of nature’s spectacle exists; to see it, one must feel it.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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This afternoon I went on one of my longer walking routes to visit Dothill Nature Reserve in search of the recently born cygnets. When I first arrived at the nature reserve the swans and newly born cygnets were on the opposite side of the lake. I waited patiently, and as I had hoped the swan family started swimming around the perimeter of the lake.
I walked along the pathway to get nearer to the family as they swam by. I was able to follow their progress around the lake and at one point they swam up close to where I was standing. It was a special moment and I felt privileged to be so close to the cygnets. After the swan family said ‘Hello’ and then ‘Goodbye’ I followed their journey around the lake until they swam out of view.
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After a ‘Northern Adventure’, on the way home we often stop off for lunch at Brough ice cream parlour and tea room. The food is delicious with the added bonus of views of the castle.
If there is time I am always tempted to walk up to the castle to take in the scenic views and contemplate the history of the ruin.
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Imagine stepping back in time to Victorian Darlington, the town that became known as the Birthplace of the Modern Railway. Venture into the original 1840s railway station where time has stood still for over one hundred and fifty years. Discover the Booking Office with its original Victorian interior. Explore the platform that still has its original footbridge, waiting room, newspaper kiosk and Victorian toilets. Follow the history of Darlington and the growth of the Railways through the permanent exhibitions and interactive displays.*
* info from museum leaflet
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