To be honest, this photo is a bit misleading in that it looks like spring is struggling to arrive, when in actuality the wildflowers are blooming “Bold Optimism”
Floral Carpet
My buddy and I headed out into West Wood to see the wildflowers today.. The wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa) are in their seasonal prime this week, “Floral Carpet”
Goodbye Winter Boots
I am so ready to kick off my winter boots, but it’s definitely not quite sandal season yet. I found these gorgeous walking shoes in “Goodbye Winter Boots”
Tide’s Out
The River Thames is a tidal river, and the daily rise and fall of the tide is noticeable, especially out here in the estuary where the “Tide’s Out”
Almost al Fresco
England is not known for being a sidewalk culture, but when the weather is nice, we open our windows and get as close to the “Almost al Fresco”
Chocolat
Yes, this really is a photo of today’s walk. I meandered through our local neighbourhood en route to meet a friend who very loving hand-carried “Chocolat”
Flaunting It
Sometimes it seems nicer to stay inside and putter than to put on walking shoes and head out into the world. But even a short “Flaunting It”
Bold Blooms
This happiest of colour combinations makes my heart sing! These spring beauties are in a neighbour’s front garden, and I walk past as often as “Bold Blooms”
A Nod to Spring
These delightful little beauties appear in small numbers every spring, always managing to surprise me with their checkerboard patterning and delicate lantern shaping that allows “A Nod to Spring”
Local Colour
We were in Rayleigh this morning doing errands and couldn’t resist a wander through the market and then a walk up to Rayleigh Mount where the “Local Colour”