The Woodland Trust at Theydon Bois
What lovely people. I phone John to say I’m almost there at Theydon Bois, then I miss the railway bridge and the path which would have cut almost a mile off the end of a very long walk. (Mitzpah hates these roads...the whiz from behind him of cars he cannot see). John and the charming photographer wait in the cold. By the time I arrive it is dark and a thin moon shines in the cold black sky.
Nicky and Kadya meet us with perfect timing at the entrance to the site where less than 3 weeks ago 25 of us from the shul planted trees. Mitzpah leaps into the car with delight, but then finds the energy to chase round and round unwearied by his 25 mile walk. The bench our shul has donated is beautiful – wide, rustic, made of pale oak. It sits above the trees we’ve planted. In 10 years time this will all be forest and birds will out-sing the roar of the M11.
What lovely people. I phone John to say I’m almost there at Theydon Bois, then I miss the railway bridge and the path which would have cut almost a mile off the end of a very long walk. (Mitzpah hates these roads...the whiz from behind him of cars he cannot see). John and the charming photographer wait in the cold. By the time I arrive it is dark and a thin moon shines in the cold black sky.
Nicky and Kadya meet us with perfect timing at the entrance to the site where less than 3 weeks ago 25 of us from the shul planted trees. Mitzpah leaps into the car with delight, but then finds the energy to chase round and round unwearied by his 25 mile walk. The bench our shul has donated is beautiful – wide, rustic, made of pale oak. It sits above the trees we’ve planted. In 10 years time this will all be forest and birds will out-sing the roar of the M11.
[This photograph was kindly taken by Graham Fudger on behalf of The Woodland Trust]
1 comment:
Jonathan
Your marathon walk to Theydon Bois was a fantastic achievement. The longest walk of the week is now behind you.
All the Trekkies are in awe of you.
Your blog record is making wonderful reading.
All strength to yours and Mitzpah's feet for the rest of your journey.
Eric W.
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