Wet, wet, wet!

I was so pleased not to get wet this morning, yet also happy to get outside in the rain this afternoon! I know it doesn't really make sense but I find nothing worse than sitting shivering indoors (I am one of those people who gets cold when they sit and we don't have the heating on during the day at the moment.) At least when I was out walking, I warmed up, although it may also have helped that I went with a friend.

Before I post any photos, it is important to stress that I don't encourage dogs in most ponds as they generally ruin the wildlife value. However, we have to walk across this stream anyway and the pond is so well used by dogs that there is very little damage left to do.

Open water swimming is apparently beneficial for humans too but for some reason I didn't join in. Perhaps just watching gives a feel-good factor?

Certainly the cup of tea afterwards was very welcome. It wouldn't have tasted the same if we hadn't been for a walk first!