Equipped with the proper gear (i.e. a map and compass), Chris and I were determined to follow the directions given us in our country walks book and complete the 6.5 mile walk as directed. The map we got was so good, it told us when we would be coming to deciduous trees versus coniferous trees. However, the novice compass readers did not realize that you cannot read a compass on the go, and actually have to hold it still for second so that it can catch up to you. We didn't realize that until we reached a town that was not in our directions. Turns out we went west about a mile rather than north as we had thought, so the 6.5 mile walk turned into a ~8 mile walk and only followed the given route for about the first 3 or 4 miles.
Even though we didn't navigate our way along the route that the book suggested, we still saw some beautiful things, one of which was a herd of about 40 deer running directly toward the path that we were walking along (although about 50 yards ahead of us). Luckily, there were some cyclists heading toward us along the same path in the opposite direction that frightened the deer back into the field.
2 comments:
well it sounds like you're figuring out how to use the guide book correctly. Are there any walks in or around Bath? I really loved that area and highly recommend it for tourism and walking. There's an awesome tour of a country castle called Longleat's and the village of Salisbury is amazing and worth it for the avant garde statues outside the cathedral. Color me continuously green with envy.
Susy
Hi Susy -
There may be some good walks around Bath but we won't tell you about them until you come to visit! How's that for a bargain...
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