The Trouble with Lichen

The John Wyndham story of that title involves an anti-aging drug extracted from a lichen.  Perhaps apposite for the day?.  Meanwhile, like the leaf, I'll settle on hanging on decaying gracefully, if a little crinkly :o)

An enjoyable meander around the immediate hills this afternoon.  Given that wasn't actually the photo I intended to post (finger trouble / senility) so there's a couple of extras...