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Published: October 10th 2022
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The good news is that I tested for negative for Covid. The bad news is that I feel worse than some people do when they get Covid.
This morning was a lazy, late start, and after breakfast, Tim, Sue, and I went for a walk in a nature reserve located at the outskirts of ESch.
We walked on dirt tracks through old beech forests, the trees that traditionally grow in this area. The forest was also heavily wooded with oak trees, with acorns lining the paths, and the large leaves reflecting bright green light as they started to turn for autumn.
It was a warm morning for this time of the year and thankfully the trees offered welcome shade for most of the journey.
A farm occupies most of the walk, and cattle grids mark the borders in and out of the property. Large black cattle, young calves, and a solid powerful looking bull blocked our path at one point, so we took a wide arc around the herd: the team decided the bull deserved a bit of respect.
The path opened up into a large open field and the full power of the sun, with
cattle yards and a large precision machined log cow yard To the right, and a stand of oak trees on the left.
The other side of the field held the main attraction for this walk. The original open cut iron ore mine with steep rust coloured cliff walls, sat below us , densely replanted with beech and oak trees. It was a very hopeful project, financed by the government, and after only a few years the mine was being overtaken by a young forest.
As we approached the cliff edge, a shepherd was tending to a flock of 300 sheep, a few goats, and two dogs. There was a park bench to rest on where the sheep were grazing, and a young sheep found a kindred spirit in Sue, and happily enjoyed a scratch while it’s head rested on her lap. When the dog approached it was another story. The shepherd sprung up and order the dog away, apologising for the intrusion. Working dogs are working dogs, so he wasn’t allowed to be distracted. The walk back completed an hour and a half walk, and signalled it was time for a coffee.
Babbo’s hasn’t changed, and the
girl called to Tim, “ The usual?”,and three cappuccinos landed on our table in no time. It is probably not the most common order placed as Europeans don’t usually take their coffee that way.
When we arrived back at Tim’s place, Natalia was still working, and Tim was due to start at 2pm. Odd hours but that’s the way the finance industry works over here; vigilance is a crucial factor. I looked at a few maintenance issues they had, and set up tomorrow to install a couple of racks for them.
It was about this time that I started to feel a bit heady, with a sore throat and a foggy head. We have some test kits available so, while I thought it was a head cold, why not make sure. The test was negative but my throat feels worse so I’m going to bombard it with medications, and see if I can contain it. Paris wont be much fun like this.
Today was a slower, just lying low sort of pace, tomorrow will be the same, but we will get ready for our train on Wednesday. Check out the pics; the park was a beautiful space,
Sue and Tim
Reliving their 2014 Camino De Santiago walk. and there’s a short film on instagram, if you do that sort of thing.
I‘ll catch up tomorrow, hopefully in better shape.
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Bob Carlsen
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I am surprised that you didn't fall asleep counting 300 sheep! Get well soon.