As well as delighting in the ever changing landscape here, I am discovering new wildlife viewing opportunities. A couple of weeks ago while on the bus, I spotted a Hare just metres from the road side. As the elevation of where I now live is so close to the fell tops, on some of the journeys I have to take, the roads are just a fields breath from the heather clad fells. Therefore with the changing light from the ever changing weather, these journeys can be like travelling through a post card.
Also with the isolation from human interference, I have had the chance of seeing Buzzards scouring the fells. One day I saw two, they appeared to be display flying, Courtship behaviour? I could observe for long enough to be sure.
I have also been getting involved in village life. I knew that it would have to happen one day, but I even ended up rounding up sheep from off the road. Its Like the Archers, But Real!
Further, I have been getting to know the locals via the local pub. This has even included getting involved in a sill drinking game. I did think before it started; “Is this wise?” so that told me I was still sensible enough to realise that this was not really wise. At least it meant that when I called my better half, who is down at University, we were both hung over as she had been to a fancy dress party the same night. At least, now we have been together for 18 months, we can both enjoy going out all be it separately. I had wanted to be with her and had we been here, I think she would have been encouraging me to get involved even more.
Well once I get my telephone and Internet on, I hope I will be able to post more frequently.
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