Soft pastels reds and oranges filled the horizon and slowly the sun rose adding a brilliant golden haze.
It wasn't hot, nor could one say warm, but it certainly was another mild day.
I decided I would take advantage of this Spring like feel and catch the bus into Tonbridge.
Although I can depress the clutch without too much pain, catching the bus allows me to be seated and allow someone else to deal with the 20mph speed limit; I don't have to pay to park either.
Its six weeks to my next adventure and I want my legs to be able to carry me forward and enjoy the trip rather than be perpetually reaching for pain killers and Deep Heat max strength.
Walking up the Shipbourne road to the Pinnacles bus stop (named after a long gone pub which stood in the corner) I waited for the bus (1.1 kms)
I walked to the swimming pool to find out how one went swimming now, bought my centre pass so as to reduce the cost of a swim and then wandered back into town past the river walk, the castle and the Canoe Club.
Sounds very posh, but not really, the water treatment plant is on the other side of the road!
I did various bits and pieces, bought the fruit I wanted to get and then caught the bus back to the Pinnacles.
By the time I reached home I'd added a further 2.5 km, so managed 3.6 km in total which is the furthest I've been able to go since the beginning of September. Still a long way short of the distances I used to cover but there's a chance I might get back to those walks again and be pain free.
I tell you what, I won't be taking any of it for granted this time round.
