Tiverton Monday 04 May 2015
Start: Crediton
Finish: Tiverton
Miles walked today: 15
Total miles: 161
A couple of things from yesterday: A very kind woman offered me a lift into Crediton. She had a car full of kids, but took the trouble to stop. I didn't accept, of course. And in a tiny lane I saw a yellowhammer stepping out his courtship dance to his intended. This tiny bird has a bright yellow head, while his mate is less colourful. The male spread his wings and hopped towards her. She played hard to get. He was persistent, until I walked past and spoiled their fun.
Silvia's kipper fillets got me off to a good start, and I set off for the relatively close Tiverton. I rescued a slow worm warming itself on the tarmac at Shobrooke. The next village, Thorverton, was picture perfect, then my route climbed up high above the Exe valley, with stunning views. A sharp descent saw me join the river Exe, and the rest of the day's walk was through woods and meadows - and sewage farms - following the course of the river into Tiverton. Great excitement here - a launderette - then a 15 minute stroll to Chestnut House B&B.
I got a message - and a donation - from Gordon, who lives near Northampton. I suspect he's a Chelsea fan, as he didn't see anything dodgy with Hazard's penalty yesterday. Thank you Gordon, it's so good to get unexpected support :)
Ken is still busy suggesting beers to try. I'm doing my best, old sausage. Oh, and I took a picture of what I think is an orchid growing on a grassy bank today. Can you confirm, Chris or Tina? It's the pinkish coloured flower. The yellow flower is tiny, on a plant which looks like a nettle. Chris identified this once before, but I've forgotten... can you help again please, Chris?
Finally, it's good to know that the apostrophe is still roaming wild and free in Devon. As well as the pedant police :)
