Happy Easter from The Nene

Billing Footbridge to Whiston Lock, River Nene, 1.5 miles 1 lock

Well after a long tiring day yesterday, we have settled for the weekend in a delightful spot we found just before Whiston Lock.  It is very quiet here indeed, with fine views of Whiston village and church about a mile away across the open farmland.  Talking to one of the locals who was walking today, she was telling me that this area is earmarked for a massive gravel pit.  This she tells me will completely devastate this area for the next 50 or 60 years, and instead of their picturesque view from their village they will have mountains of sand and gravel, dust and noisy lorries to contend with for the rest of their lives.  Money talks she tells me.

Well here is our backyard for Easter, the walks around here are varied and take off in all directions.  The Nene (pronounced Nen in these parts by the way) keeps splitting into smaller channels as we travel along, only to join again to make the river wider in places… a very different river than those I have experienced up norf! 

So a very Happy Easter to all the family, hope those Easter Eggs don’t lead to sore tums for my grandchildren!  Have a great time all of you…  And of course to all who read my blog, have yourself a lovely weekend, and Happy Easter!