Road to the Mountains

Adventure Time! I headed for the mountains today. I stopped off on the way to get a little picnic together. I always stop in this lay-by to look at this view! It’s just so beautiful :)

I didn’t actually go to the mountains. I went to the village when the old Slate Quarry’s are. I love going there. There various walks you can do, so that even lead to the mountains haha

I’d packed everything in my backpack. I remembered my camera too. I’d taken plenty of drinks because it was quite hot. My bag was really heavy! I went to the usual spots like one of the old mine entrances and the lagoon that’s there. I explored a little further too. I was going to go up one of the mountains,  it wasn’t sure of the way. I was on my own and no one knew where I was, so I thought it would be wiser to leave that adventure for another day.

I walked back the way that I’d already been. I could see a sort of path going off into the piles of slate, so I thought I’d check it out. It was a bit overgrown, but led to a sort of clearing. There were some giant pieces of Slate on the ground, so I sat on one of them and had a drink. 

I looked at the time and realised that the village pub was now open and serving food, so I thought I’d make my way back and get lunch from there instead. My picnic would keep for tomorrow. I ordered Fish & Chips to takeaway and I ate it in my car. The pub was quite noisy and I always feel strange sitting on my own haha Anyway, it was very nice food! I’d definitely go back sometime.

Next, I decided to actually drive up to the top road that sort of goes between the mountains. There was a big lay-by, so I pulled in there and had the cake from my picnic. I was stuffed after that!

At some point during my walk, I’d received a message from the pet shop that I visited with Albie last week. I’d asked them for their opening times, but they’d only just received my message. I replied and said it didn’t matter because I’d popped in anyway. I also thought it would be a good opportunity to tell them how lovely and helpful that member of staff was. They said they’d pass on that I’d sang her praises :)

When I was waiting for my food. I’d received a message from my best friend. She’s not having the best time at the moment. I don’t really know all of the details because she’s not ready to talk about it yet, but obviously I told her that I’m here for whenever she wants to talk :) The only good news is that she’s moving back to Pembs, so at least I’ll get to see her more often. I haven’t seen her since December 19!

I’d been off exploring for hours! On my way home, I did a diversion to the farmers co-op and picked up some more food for duckies. They’ll be very happy haha

Before I left this morning, I finished all of my washing. I’ve sorted it all out and put most of it away. Couldn’t find any hangers though, so that stuff will have to wait until tomorrow.

Mama is home now, so she’s back to doing duckies bedtime haha I did go out and say night night to them though  :) 

I made a little collage of photos for my extra blip. It’s just a few views of the Slate Quarry.