​Walking along the banks of the River Tyne with a group today. Spot the blue heron.

​Crossing rocks that resembled volcanic lava today, to reach a rarely visited beach.

​My first 8 mile walk in decades, with Andy and a new group, around the Beamish area. Quite proud of this!

​Tricksie Treat devouring her tea with gusto. Chopped beef with shredded chicken in gravy.

​This is the dried mushroom, jelly ears. Eaten widely by Chinese cultures, but not in Europe. I had a chew and it was awful.

​A 5 miler today with Andy & Dave, starting only 10 minutes from home. Very pretty scenery.

​Looking out to the wind farm from Wrenslark Beach near Hartlepool.