An overcast and slightly cooler morning in the midst of our heatwave encouraged me out for a longer walk. What a delight it was to immerse myself in the soothing greens alongside the river and canal.
The water level in the river is very, very low - a mere trickle over the weir and, higher upstream, you could barely discern any movement or current. I think we'll be getting a hose-pipe ban soon, to conserve water, despite the wet winter we had.
By the river or canal under the shade of trees is the best place to be when it‘s too warm.
ReplyDeleteWe have not yet had a proper canal walk since we‘ve arrived in Ripon, but it‘s on my internal list of things I want to do before we leave next Friday.
Walking in the shade near water does indeed give a soothing feeling when it's hot.
ReplyDeleteA lovely river walk.
ReplyDeleteThat water is extremely low indeed.
ReplyDeleteOh, this all looks so lush, cool, inviting, green and wonderful to me, sitting here in Southern California in the midst of a heat wave. That pathway along the canal, shaded by overhanging trees would be a favorite of mine if I lived there.
ReplyDeleteI guess I should add, here it is not nearly so green and shady! I hope your heat wave will dissipate soon. Our hottest months are August, September and October, so we are only just getting started. The vision of your lovely green and shady photos helps.
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