Burnished brambles soft
underfoot on winter hike
brisk I catch my breath.
Returning to England after eleven years in New Zealand and finding the immediate transition from summer soaring heat to winter chill more than a little breathtaking the temptation to hibernate has been more than very real, so it was with some trepidation and a whole lot of zealous determination that made me venture forth on Sunday to conquer Heversham Head post Sunday roast in Sunday best with hiking boots. I managed to avoid face-plant in mud..and was rewarded with landscapes beyond imagination.
Alison Jean Hankinson.
This is for Haibun Monday with d’Verse in response to the challenge and guidance provided by Bjorn. The image (my own) was taken following a brisk walk up Heversham Head on Sunday afternoon and is from the descent at Fluster Gap. It was rather chilly and bracing.
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Well worth the effort if the picture is anything to go by. Welcome back to Old Blighty.
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i like the ‘post sunday roast’ reminds me of my family gatherings where we’d go for a bit of a walk between dinner and dessert. Definitely made the pie taste even better
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I love the determination of going out in your Sunday best and hiking boots ☺
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When walking I am often amazed by the landscape that’s around me and visible by simply opening my eyes and distracting my mind long enough from the thoughts churning through my head. Doing something different is a way to be “rewarded with landscapes beyond imagination”.
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That is a lovely sight ~ Good that you are able to transition to the change in weather ~ Thanks for joining us ~
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It takes some effort to get out in the winter, but the rewards are there after a long walk… and spring will come.
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The cold must have been a shock to the system, but oh my! What a stunning photo it produced (love that tinge of blue, as if exemplifying the cold)! And I love that line ‘brisk I catch my breath’ – great encapsulation of your trepidation and then delight!
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You captured the experience well!
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Nothing like a good hike, especially when no injuries occur. Lovely photo.
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Refreshing!
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Beautiful photo, beautiful words! Thank you for taking me there.
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What a gorgeous scene and reward for your chilly hike!
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