I have recently joined Instagram. You can follow me here. Now the proud owner of an iPhone, I've been taking lots of photos of my travels. Below is one of my favourites:
On this very walk, I wrote a silly account of my journey, walking along the canal on a hot, hazy day. Here is a transcript...
THE ADVENTURES OF SNEEZING SUSAN, PART ONE.
Over many terrains I have travelled, from barren grassland to tall swathes of ferns; through wildflowers and crisp packets. Though in the days of yore, the weary traveller could call upon the hospitality of strangers for provision of water and vittles, today's lonely wanderer must walk thirsting on.
Through the haze of sneezing fits in the sweltering heat, the moist air sweating as the flora and fauna transpire, onwards to a leafy glen. Only the sound of twittering birds and distant crows for company....
But wait! A little cottage, shaded from view. A tiny table, laden with cakes: tiffin, scones and clotted cream. A fridge, bursting with Sainsbury's own band refreshments! I help myself to some Scottish Highland Mineral Water, toss one silver coin into the honesty box and forge onward, to Adderley....