Well, after last night’s incredible show of lightening, the day started on a very much fresher note. Cooler and more comfortable by far, it made the first couple of hours after daybreak most pleasant, unfortunately it didn’t last and once again by mid morning the sun was out and temperatures had climbed slowly but steadily skywards. The hot, sunny weather, lovely that it is, doesn’t fill me with the inclination to do much, yes, the necessary things, but after that all I want to do is stay out of the heat and in the shade. Looking out now though the weather’s showing signs of a change, the wind has got up a little and the clear blue sky’s clouded over, not with anything that looks vaguely rain bearing just high, fairly dense, white cloud. Enough to curb the sunshine but not enough to dissipate the incessant heat. I currently feel like, and perhaps resemble, the image created to illustrate today’s issues. All wrung out like a damp rag just about neatly sums up my current physical condition. Where some creatures hibernate to escape the vagaries of a harsh winter I fear I’d be destined to hibernate in the summer to escape this draining, energy sapping heat. Mind, if the current afternoon weather continues there might be a good chance of a fair sunset, now that is a scenario I’m more than happy to enjoy, I’ll keep my fingers crossed whilst melting slowly here.
North Dorset Wandering 