Jul 3, 2012

Summer Time And The Weather Is ...

Another damp day. Not to worry it's dry on the 272 ...

Low misty clouds blanketed the hill and fine rain lent an Irish softness to the day. We had an excellent walk from Hathersage, through Hugh's Manor and up to the Hay Meadows up on Coggers Lane. Blossom covered the meadows. Bright yellow buttercups and dandelions, sparkling white daisies and everywhere the bowed seed heads of the grasses covered in tiny rain drops. Some blue orchids poked through the mass of  low growing plants. A beautiful sight even in the misty rain.

Walking down to the cottage and back through the meadows gave us a second chance to enjoy the view.

Tea and conversation - always a pleasure - was added to by the boisterousness of the sheep dogs.

A damp but delightful day.