Taunton Tuesday 05 May 2015
Start: Tiverton
Finish: Taunton
Miles walked today: 23
Total miles: 184
Juventus lead Real Madrid 1-0 in the champions league semi final. It's halfway though the first half and I have one eye on the TV and one on my phone as I type this. Oh - 1-1 - Ronaldo has scored yet again.
Lying on the bed at Acorn Lodge B&B I also have an eye (yes, I do have three eyes) on the door as I expect Rigsby or Miss Jones to walk in. Acorn Lodge is lovely, it's just that it has a certain 1970s feel. And all the better for that.
My feet and legs hurt a bit today. What did I expect? I've just limped the short distance to Taunton town centre and had a bite to eat and a beer in the Black Horse. Taunton has a wealth of features, but the centre of town is a bit sterile. A lot of big names, but little local character.
The Grand Western canal was the basis of my route today. The beginning of the day is all tow path, barges, and dog walkers. Later, paths where the canal used to be, and finally lanes into Taunton. It's very windy, at my back, mainly, and there are some heavy showers. Another day of dancing around, trying to get my waterproof trousers on and off. At one point I disturbed a deer, and the birds were very vocal. The countryside is impossibly green, the trees are now almost fully in leaf.
Denise has kindly confirmed that the pink plant in yesterday's photo was indeed an orchid. She sees lots of the same where she lives in Kent. Thanks Denise!
Update: Chris says it's a broad leaved marsh orchid, and the other flower is a yellow archangel.
