It would have been a reasonable day for another crack at Hadrian's Wall, but did I mention that my walking boots expired in the mud last week? I went straight into Go Outdoors at West Denton and bought another pair using my discount card, but I felt I should walk them in gently this week. So I decided on a Parks Walk.
In reality this is just an excuse to walk round town and do my chores at the same time. So, a quick walk down the road, eyeing up the neighbours' gardens and noting that the roses look very nice. Then along Stanhope Road to the St Francis charity shop where I spotted a rather nice East dress for only £2, but did I really need it? I dithered and when I went back later having decided I could make an outfit of it, someone else had pounced and it was gone - obviously I didn't need it then! Next stop the Post Office then on to West Park. It was so lovely and green - why don't I walk here more often? Just half an hour a day, I could do it! I walked to Chichester along Ravensworth Road and then up Dean Road to Westoe Fountain and past the college to Readhead Park. The flower beds were lovely - why don't I walk here more often?
By now it was quite warm. The boots were behaving well - no problems at all - but I was very hot. Funny old summer weather we're having. I had planned to go on to Harton Nook, but I diverted down Moor Lane and home to a T shirt. So, the boots pass, and they'll have their first serious walk down the Durham coast this weekend.
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