Gone fishin'

It's nearly the end of the six or seven weeks of holiday time

for our school students.  

We've been caring for our grandchildren since

we've been in this area and it's interesting 

to see the change in their interests as the years go by.

Our grandson enjoys all types of sport, but recently

he's become enthusiastic about fishing.
Going fishing is a new experience for active grandfather!

We have five rivers running through our area as well

as reservoirs and ponds so a few hours by the water

is always a pleasure.  

This quiet pond which feeds into a river is a popular place 

as there is off-road parking and footpaths by the water. 

We usually go there together and I sit and read

or take a walk.  There's a cafe not far away with a playground

for younger children, but we normally take our own snack food.

On the opposite side of the pond there are reeds where

no-one can disturb the wild life as there isn't a path.

I like to sit and watch the water birds go in and out

of this area where they are breeding and raising their young.

These three ducks have unusual markings and they are

always swimming together in unison.

The ducks don't mind the rain....

 ...and it doesn't worry those fishing, walkers or anyone who just

wants to sit in a peaceful spot for a while. 

This is where I went for a walk before it started to rain

and more about my walk next time.