Stroll 50 f

And this tunnel under a road bridge, adjacent to a flight of locks at Marple is another example. 

I found out on Marple station that Agatha Christie (whose sister had moved to the area) named Miss Marple after the town. 

 

Stroll 50 d

Started the walk at Macclesfield in Cheshire, where I was glad to get this shot. The lights in the foreground were just there, seemingly projected from above. No idea why of how, but I liked them. To keep the lights in I could not have it in black and white which I otherwise would have chosen.

 

Stroll 50 e

Walking along canals built in the 18th Century at times feels like being on a linear sculpture park. This snake bridge, designed to allow towing-horses to cross the canal without unhitching their tow rope, is a beautiful example. 
 

Stroll 50 c

Next up in our space, was Fes Batista, who was a very interesting and friendly professional boxer and anti-bullying activist on his way to Manchester. A pleasure to have his company.

 

Stroll 50 b

Layla welcomes others to our space, here she is being spoiled by a typically besotted fellow traveller, on her way to Huddersfield.

 

Stroll 50 a

The 50th day of my Stroll was this week. I took the Trans Pennine Express train across to Manchester. Layla loves the train, and as we set off she has a special smile for the occasion. There is a secret section, known only to those who value the space, beyond the First Class part of the train.

 

Guest

Bit of a delay between posts. Busy time. Rowan came up for the weekend, always a pleasure. We all took the dog to Escrick where we can let her run free. Much running, chasing deer, rolling around: pure joy.

I believe Rowan was quite pleased to see Layla as well as us.