Heading south

We have yet to take a trip to the nearby lac d’orient during the annual visitation of the cranes on their migration south. When in residence, they tend to take trips out looking for alternative food supplies. It’s quite an amazing sound hearing them chattering to each other as they fly high above, and seeing them elegantly fly in formation on their little day excursions. The lac d’orient has three lakes, with one dedicated to wildlife conservation. The cranes can be seen around the area from mid October through to March. But as the temperature drops again in December they may head further south, heading back in late February when things begin to warm. We will take some time to visit them on the lakes over the coming weeks. Apparently sunrise is the perfect time to see them taking off in search of food in nearby fields.

Yesterday I headed back South also, to London for a few days, to spend some time with Hilda, Brian’s mum. I also got to see my sister-in-law, Pauline. We could have spent hours chatting and catching up, as I probably haven’t seen her for nearly two years. Today Hilda and I are just having an easy day, it started with an old favourite - hot crumpets with butter and honey.

She is now catching up on the washing up, cleaning the many cups of tea we have been drinking.