Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy

Summer is here. I set off just before 3pm yesterday on an extended walk. My normal five miles turned into eight. Spraying the crops. 

The hedgerows are gloriously white. 

The grass verges are full of greenery, covering up the fast food wrappings and empty cans tossed out of car windows. 

Time to take a layer off, it's hot. 

Which is the best format for this idyllic scene? Portrait or landscape? 

Always a pleasure to walk back along this route, whatever the weather. 

I made a stop at a friends house in the next village. We sat outside on her new cast iron and wooden patio furniture and drank orange juice. She told me the story behind the gorgeous chairs and small table. She was in a garden centre with her family, having a browse. Her garden is lovely, she enjoys buying new plants for it. It was a lightening decision as she sat on one of the chairs on the display. I'll buy this, she said, her daughter was surprised. It was delivered two days later, and fits perfectly in the setting she visualised it in. It is a refurbished masterpiece made by a local craftsman. It will last for years. 

I landed back home at 7.30pm so it was a hasty microwaved portion of the stew I made the day before. I slept well last night. 

I think today will be a garden day. Tidying needs to be done. Thanks for popping in, I hope your weekend is going well and you are able to spend time outdoors. Don't forget, Tuesday is check in day for the International Walking Group. We'll catch up soon. Toodle pip.   ilona