It was a beautiful warm and sunny day today. Although we are in lockdown again we are allowed out to exercise. I couldn't resist revisiting my favourite walk in Kent.
Still some leaves on the trees but many have now changed into their autumn colours.
I stopped for lunch at Chartwell, once the home of Sir Winston Churchill. Now it is owned by the National Trust and although the main buildings are closed, the grounds are open.
This was my view as I munched away on my sandwiches.
The ground was littered with sweet chestnuts.
I continued my walk and about a mile or so from Chartwell there is another stopping place with these chairs and table waiting for someone to make use of them. It was at this point I took the wrong path. There are so many different paths that you need to concentrate not day dream as I was doing.
The different fungi attracted my attention away from the correct path.
I must have walked a couple of miles before I realised what I had done and I decided to carry on rather than turn back. That was another mistake as it took me quite some time to find my way out of the woods but other than a few moments of panic I was ok and loved the walk.
Such a beautiful place. I can see how easy it would be to get distracted by all those mushrooms. Thanks for sharing the walk with me. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe only positives to come from the pandemic are long walks, trees and gardens, sandwiches and thermos flasks in the fresh air, and picking fresh fruit/flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely walk despite getting off track.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, everyone (except tRump voters) are having a sigh of relief. Biden to speak in 15 minutes.
Lovely place to walk. Glad you didn't get too lost and you got to see the fungi!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely walk and those mushrooms are great....we thought we were lost once in a hike in the mountains and I went from feeling great to hyperventilating!
ReplyDeleteFun to see Chartwell in the autumn and remember my visit there with you a few years ago. That view from the back — I will never forget! I am glad you are still able to get out and walk. We would lose our minds if we couldn’t do that!
ReplyDeleteWe have the same red toadstools here but your other fungi I haven't seen here. Interestingly enough some of my ancestors are from Kent.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to walk through blogland now and looking at the pictures, because the trees and landscapes look so similar with these autumn colors ! Don't you have a navi in your telephone ? I would never have found my way out of the wood and would probably still turn around in cercles ! I have no orientation sense at all ! This time I read you have the same rules as we have, one visitor if you are two living under one roof, two visitors but not at the same time when you live alone. Couples who wants to visit you, you have to cut into two ! The first lockdown didn't disturb me much, but this time it's hard, because it's cold and even if you do a nice walk you can't sit down and have a hot drink ! Churchill's house I have seen from far, our best man had been Churchill's butler for 6 years and we know a lot of funny things about him. I discover more and more new housees here around and I realize that I am in a city and not isolated in the countryside ! The huge trees had hidden so much ! Now there is an army of gardeners to vacuum the leaves away and make a lot of noise !
ReplyDeleteI was just reading how the National Trust have upset many, many of their previous supporters by going "wok". Quite right too. NT should stay out of politics abnd definitely not support revolutionary Marxists.
ReplyDeleteA lovely walk. I was entranced by the fungi I saw on my walk yesterday. Although I did manage to stay on the path!
ReplyDeleteThat was an unusual mushroom fit for an Alice in Wonderland adventure, as was your description of feeling a bit lost wandering in the woods.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots!
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ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful place for a walk. Beautiful views, trees and wonderful sighting of the mushrooms. Take care! Have a happy day!
You said was in lockdown? But you can make a really good photo, that's really cool
ReplyDeleteWell I am glad you made it out in one piece )). I have a terrible sense of direction so hat few minutes of panic sensation is familiar. I have had to train myself to be mindful on solo walks but prefer ones where the paths are marked. Still, those mushrooms and all the natural beauty were well worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery on your walk and such interesting fungi! I always find them fascinating and it is hard not to imagine fairies living under them...lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs from your walk - I was pleased to come along :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I can understand why it's your favorite place to walk - so green and lovely!
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