South Wonston loop

We did a loop from South Wonston that I devised from staring at digital OS maps. It should have been 36K, but it came in at over 40K as we started from a proper car park as opposed to on the streets of suburbia, had to divert at one stage to avoid being shot at and got lost.

I was quite pleased with the route - not difficult, but some nice tracks & some areas of Hampshire I hadn't been to before. However, I hadn't realised that the point at which the route goes across the A34, there was no bridge/underpass so we had to make mad dashes - OK with Husband & Goldfish, but I wouldn't repeat that bit with a larger group. Not too bad on the mud front - but the photo shows a very marshy bit along the Test - it's concerning when the plants in a field are all marginal water lovers - kingcups and irises!

25 minute walk yesterday too as we had a BBQ at B & J's, walking home afterwards. Their puppy seems to be developing less antisocial behaviour (it had a penchant for chewing door frames). It was great to catch up with them.

Lots of digging today at the allotment - we sorted out 2 beds with Goldfish, mowed the paths and edges, created a new compost heap, planted more carrots, beetroot, peas, mizuna and lettuce. Very satisfying.

Only other exercise to report was cycling to work on Thursday. Quite a bit of walking on Friday, getting to a meeting close to Oxford St - couldn't resist a quick visit to Uniqlo and American Apparel afterwards....