Hail!

It was the morning (and afternoon) after the day before and lethargy was the word and the mood of the day. Christmas Day with friends had been excellent, but I had overeaten and I was tired so it took me a bit to get going this morning. On the basis that one cannot live on chocolate alone, I finally dragged myself out, down onto the Canal and along to Seabegs Wood and a wee wander along the Antonine Wall.

I don't know what the soldiers of Antonius Pius thought of it all, but I suspect their mood would not have been helped at spending a winter in Caledonia especially if they had been caught in a hail shower similar to the one I encountered on my walk. At least I had the option of turning back and heading for a warm home. And more chocolate.

Hope your Christmas is going well.