The Better Bargain!

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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Full river –
soothing progress steady slow
gentle ripples in the flow
clear waters:
still and quiet all around —

not like the ‘Saturday Black Friday’ busy crowds
at the cafe/garden centre/Christmas gift shop:
we had thought to stop for a celebratory meal
but the wait would be so long
and such a throng:
bought some cheese scones
and escaped for our Wye stroll
under the gaze of Mynydd Troed
of the Black Mountains.

Then home for fish and chips
and home-made birthday cake!

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon, I definitely think you made the right decision avoiding the chaos for such a beautiful scenic stroll. Those are such wonderful photos too.

I can see you enjoyed the day and congrats on the celebration. Was it your birthday? If so Happy Birthday.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Glad you enjoyed it too! The crowds weren't too bad but such a throng in the cafe and gift shop end. It was my husband's birthday this time. We were glad the weather was quite bright and we escaped most of the rain! End of November not always so! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries on the pleasant riverside walk! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

This charming riverside walk is today's Facebook and X/Twitter Pick of the Day.

Congratulations, Rhiannon.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you that it's enjoyavble in our darker December days. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

It sounds like a wonderful walk, and a very happy birthday to your husband Rhiannon (maybe you could give him one golden cherry!)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, and on his behalf! Short walk, but very much appreciated. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Sounds like the better bargain to me Rhiannon. You are lucky to have such a beautiful landscape on your door step and so much better can so called deals.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you Jane. Yes, so many places not very far away. When we've been in crowds I think we all appreciate a quiet bit of countryside anywhere! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Tranqual rivers,  love fishing - alone - and in the rain. I read about the fresh water fish in England, a bit boring but Pike sound a viscious preditor, the rest you cant even eat like bream but in the lakes the carp grow massive you have another methods for carp than here, they use breadcrusts quite elaborate methods.

Wish I could join you on the walks Rhiannon! Nolan &

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Wel, I'm afraid I know nothing of fishing, and I wouldn't at present be able to stay out long enough! I have great respect for those who do have the knowledge, and also it sounds so relaxing.

You must have some lovely countryside where you live. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Yes there is breathtaking country and incredible wild but often you have to go rather far. 

But can you cook?! A meal for kings and fishermen?

See you &&

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I am a basic cook, not fancy cooking or expert, but have fed my faily and visitors! At present trying to get used to a new oven which is rather different! Rh