Yipee it has been fine and reasonably dry for the last few days and we have been to the park by the River Eden.
We had guests visiting the last few days so Charlie and I have been at home looking after things whilst they have been out and about with mum and dad. So today was our turn to get some fresh air and some fun.
Sniffs
Rickerby Park runs along the side of the River Eden in Carlisle and is the site for the Cumberland Show during the summer.
A few proper paths cross the land but the main walks are on the grass. This means that it has to be reasonably dry to come here or we get covered in mud.
After parking the car we excitedly started to sniff around and get our bearings. We have been here a number of times and every time it is good fun.
I take my time on walks these days, as my hip gives me a bit of a problem at times, so walking on the softer ground is ideal.
Tree stump
Sniffs were a plenty today and Charlie has started to take notice of them after I showed him where to find them. He is a mad hatter and often just goes off with his nose to the ground with a scent maybe of rabbits or the odd mouse.
We came upon a tree stump with an old wooden pallet propped up against it.
It looked like it had been left here from when the river had overflowed.
Maybe the stump had travelled miles downstream on it’s journey to the sea.
Mum wondered about this for a while and the stories the stump maybe able to tell. How old was the tree before it fell into the river and what things may it have seen?
Snowdrops
River weeds were tangled in and around the slats of the pallet. This gave it a ghostly feel like spiders webs around long forgotten and unused garden gate.
The hard frosts we had over winter seem to have caused an eruption in the number of snowdrops this year.
We came across this clump of them standing proud amongst others forming a carpet of white.
Looking at the water
Key to our visit was the paddle in the river.
Charlie was ready for a good drink, so we headed for the water and straight in. A quick woof as the cold hit our tummies and then out with the licker and a water refill.
The water was so cold, but nice and fresh.
We didn’t stay long as our paws started to get cold and tingly.
Our walk continued around the park where we met a man who told mum that the trees in the park were arranged like famous battles. Personally we couldn’t see it ,as they all looked like sniffing posts to us. But if you know more, then let us know via the comments box below.
Until next time,
Buster and Charlie.
