The Pre-Storm Circuit: A Carousel Plan

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Trading my usual trot for a 3-mile trek around the golf course and seafront today. Winter is definitely biting, but the views were worth the -7°C wind chill!

The Frosty Start

Found this gorse bush in full bloom against the cold. The scent was tempting! It’s amazing to see life popping up after the recent snow. 🌼

Ice on the Water

The boating lake is still holding onto the big freeze. Seeing these ice chunks floating on the surface felt more like the Arctic than the local outskirts! 🧊

The Seafront

The tide was in and the waves were pulsating over the stones. That rhythmic sound is so evocative of the changing coastline. 🌊🔊

Friendly Encounters

Met a lovely black Lab on the cliffs. The owner warned me he’d lick me to death—I figured there are worse ways to go! 🐕😂

Contrast in Canines

Shortly after the Lab, I met a silent Bulldog. I had a feeling he wouldn’t be quite as generous with the licks!😵‍💫

Birdwatching (Part 1)

A busy moment! Counted nearly 20 sparrows darting in and out of this single shrub. The local wildlife is certainly busy after the thaw.

Birdwatching (Part 2)

My favourite shot of the day: two rooks cosying up at the top of a tree. Even the birds are huddling for warmth today.

The Wagtail

I spotted a little pied wagtail on the hunt for insects near the beach. They never seem to stop moving and I was unable to get a photograph.

The Stats

3.13 miles in just over an hour. 40 Heart Points earned and plenty of fresh air banked before the storms arrive. 🌬️💪

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