This blog is about walking. Keep telling myself “its not about me” Of course it is. But its not meant to be about illness, infirmity or mental state. Except where decrepitude affects walking. Three miles in two and a half hours seems to be limit. Routine trip into Canterbury city centre is a major expedition.
Like this one: last Wednesday, Oct 26th. Had to visit surgery for routine B12 injection, 850 appt. For nearly 25 yr this was my journey to work, at Canterbury College opposite in New Dover Road. A mile, maybe 15 min. Now allowed 50 min. Sunny. What to wear? Sweater. Raincoat to keep out the wind, later put into backpack. Remember list of things to do. School halfterm, less traffic. Took a route different from either route to work, via Station Rd East, footpath to Lansdown Rd. Partly because easier walking than the uneven pavement of Oxford Road.
Early. Sat on bench by road.. Then in waiting room. Why NHS appointments never on time?Quick and almost painless.
Then across two roads to Waitrose. Big Issue from John, cheerful as usual. Looked at list. Am forgetful. Quiche for dinner. Steradent for false teeth i got on Monday. Vanity: wish i’d kept the gap and saved money. Choc buttons in case anyone trick-or-treated on Halloween. Looked at list. Wholefood. Across carparks to Longport post office. Posted birthday presents to sister and second son. Forgot major work on Lower Bridge Street, repairing water main. Good to see privatised water company doing some maintenance. Crossing diverted few metres. Burgate to Wholefood. Flaxseed. Baguette. Pleased to see member of staff not seen for a while.
Need replacement for grey sweater now on allotment scarecrow. Primark. Sometimes lucky. Up escalator. Turn right, wondering where sweaters are. Saw one on rack, labelled L, £10. Label on garment said XL. To tills, no queue. Asked where i got it. (why?) Said by escalator, gesturing. Cost £3. Bargain.
Remains to plod home. Too many people, lots behaving as though covid had gone. Coffee at Don Juans in Dane John Gardens. Weary by now. Ate apple. Hugged yew tree.
Home. Rain in Melbourne helped Ireland beat England in T20 cricket.
Warm feeling of achievement.
Rambling Brummie 