Caerlaverock Reserve and Castle with Peter

After the enjoyable walk last week with 5 of us we were down to just 2 this week. As Peter was in USA when we visited Caerlaverock Castle and the Solway Merses a few weeks ago I asked if he would like to visit the Nature Reserve and the Castle and he was delighted with my choice. There had been a slight covering of snow but the roads were clear and the conditions for walking perfect. This is Peter at the sight of the old Caerlaverock Castle which did not last for many years as it was so damp and marshy.

Caerlaverock Castle with a frozen moat

Looking out to the Solway Marshes

Inside the Castle

A green staircase of moss leading to the turret

Back at the RSPB Reserve and a field full of Canada Geese

A few seconds later and they heard us and took off. A very enjoyable day with 6 miles walked and a visit to the old and new castle and we finished up with Coffee & Scones in the cafe at the Reserve. It had been our intention to watch the Starlings at Gretna on our way home and we stopped for about 40 minutes during which a few Starlings appeared but not enough to be worth staying for a spectacular display so we headed home for a lovely evening meal waiting for us cooked by Gaye.
This will be my last Wednesday Walk for 7 weeks although I intend to do a bit of walking in California but it will probably be combined with pushing a pram around many of the lovely parks in Silicon Valley and the Bay area of San Francisco with our new Grandson Elliot. I also intend to play Lawn Bowls at a couple of Bowling Clubs in the area so will be ready for the new season when we return towards the end of March.