For a blog called, ‘Backpacker John’, I’m aware that backpacking hasn’t featured much in recent years. Indeed, even walking posts have been rare of late.
This blog celebrates its 10th birthday at the end of July, a much needed stimulus to redress the balance in favour of backpacking. Other posts will have revealed that I’m still getting out and about but a backpacking trip (Tent, sleeping bag etc.) is only a dim memory.
Yes, I’ve used the tent locally for a night or two but that doesn’t count. I’m determined to provide my gear with a decent trip out - I’ll tag along just to record the event. The Welsh countryside awaits. Why go further afield when such great countryside exists just next door!
I’ve taken this lull between trips as an opportunity to re-equip. Shiny new gear – what’s not to like? More on this topic in a upcoming post.
In the meantime, here’s a few spring photographs taken whilst on local walks.
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| Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in Rectory Wood, Church Stretton |
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| The local Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) on his singing perch |
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| Morning dew after a chilly night |
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