Thursday is the day I volunteer in a local school, helping children with their reading. I walk to and from the school and today I chose to walk home the long way round.

Back home I tried on a new dress I had ordered for my upcoming holiday in Cornwall, then chilled and read a book until it was time for ‘fine dining’ on the patio. The smoked salmon and horseradish fishcakes were delicious.

When I set off on my afternoon walk I wasn’t sure where it would take me. I followed my instincts as paths diverted along the way.

My first destination was Leegomery pool, the new ducklings declined to show an appearance. Where would I walk next?

I chose to walk along Hurley Brook which led to one of the Hadley Locks. Where would I walk next?

I chose to walk along the Silkin Way to the Hadley Park Windmill and back to the Hadley Lock junction where I opted for the long route home via Hadley Cemetery and a return to Leegomery Pools.

It was not the best of routes for a ’sit and rest a while’ bench, I had to do a detour to experience that pleasure

Today I met with a friend for a local walk, the weather was glorious. I enjoyed her company and sharing walking pathways that were new to her. As I set off to meet her I encountered one of my neighbours who was also setting off for an afternoon walk. We had a lovely chat before setting off on our different routes.

I was so busy walking and chatting that I forgot about taking photographs of our walk!