Wednesday 13th April - A proper English Spring

 Springtime in Sussex is deceptive, tricksy. I wake up and look out of the window,  which faces south-east and so catches the light and warmth of the morning sun.

Then I wander down to the kitchen which faces north-west, and search out a cardigan. Not so warm after all! If I open the back door for some fresh air I'll revise my opinion some more and do up the buttons on my cardigan, right up to the neck. 

Cold wind not withstanding, we decide to go out; the sky clouds over in a instant and great cold drops of rain come pelting out of the sky... we go back inside, and the clouds disappear and the sun comes out... This pattern was repeated all through the day...

I did sneak out in the afternoon. BB had already set off into town to collect his wedding ring, now made smaller, and some prescriptions from the pharmacy. I just walked a short way up the road - there was plenty to see.

This rock rose is in our front garden. I love seeing how the sun shines through the petals

I noticed the contrast between the old and new growth on this tree;

BB and I got home at about the same time, just before it started raining again. Perfect. 

So, a short walk, but at least it was a walk. My step count will be well over 2000 by bedtime, maybe even heading for 3000.