A friend invited me to join her for a walk this morning. It may be a bit hilly, she said, but it is all on tarmac so no steep, muddy paths to negotiate.
The route was a circular one, climbing up above the village of Laxey and around the top of the "bowl" that encircles the valley. Great views but boy was that hard work for me puffing up and down all those steep bits.
A little over two hours walking, but the reward was a very pleasant lunch in the Laxey Glen Cafe at the end.
Views of your walk are overtaken by that lovely looking lunch - surely worth the hard hilly bits
ReplyDeleteOh it was worth it Weaver. Goats cheese, rocket and chilli jam on foccacia with sweet potato crisps and pickled red cabbage. Heavenly.
DeleteI'm unfit at the moment and hills defeat me too. I'm back to a term of pilates and a weekly session in the gym. I ache in places I didn't know I had places!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good sign... isn't it?
DeleteLast of the summer walks. It sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday walking, walking and dining.
ReplyDeleteThe bonus was the unexpected glorious sunshine.
DeleteLast of the summer's walks.,,I feel like I missed most of this summer. What a lovely day you had.
DeleteSounds like a terrific day! Good for you, JayCee!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good day Ellen.
Delete...and a tasty looking lunch it was too! Sure you enjoyed it immensely.
ReplyDeleteI ate every scrap!
DeleteSounds like you really earned your lunch today. Nice weather too.
ReplyDeleteThe sunshine was unexpected. We didn't need the rain jackets we carried.
DeleteThat looks like a perfect day, one you look back on and forgive the hills because it all came good in the end.
ReplyDeleteThe views from those hills though made the effort worthwhile.
DeleteA stunning walk if a little out of of puff making !!! … such beautiful scenery ….. and a delicious lunch as your reward ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteI feel tired today but still managed an hour's gentle stroll after lunch. Making the most of the late sunshine while we can.
DeleteA worthwhile walk and a delightful treat of lunch. What's not to love!
ReplyDeleteExactly!
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